Great news!! My publisher, @blackstonepublishing, is giving away 10 finished copies of BODIES TO DIE FOR with a Goodreads Giveaway! You can enter through the link in my bio. . Don’t want to chance it? Preorder now (also through the link in my bio) or anywhere that books are sold. Preorders help authors, especially new ones, immensely.🙏 . BODIES TO DIE FOR is a thriller, tagline: “The Body image war is moving offline… And fit girls are dying.” But at its core, it’s really about the war on women’s bodies. The wars we engage in with each other, and with ourselves. . #bodiestodiefor #goodreadsgiveaway #chicagobookstagrammer #bookstagram #thrillerbooks #strongnotskinny #strongwomenlifteachotherup #debutbook #chicagowriter #freestuff #booksbooksbooks
Ackerman Clarke will host a book signing this Saturday from 1-4pm CDT at 2544 W. Fullerton Ave. to celebrate William J. O’Brien’s most recent text work, Nighttime Kingdom, and the end of his solo exhibition, Freak Flags. Written language has long been a part of O’Brien’s oeuvre, playing a prominent role in zines, drawings, felt works, poems, social media posts, and now a novel. Books and unique tote bags created for the event will be available for purchase. Image: Nighttime Kingdom by William J. O’Brien, foreword by T. Cole Rachel, Shadow Work Publishing, 200 pages Documentation: Ben Driggs @william.j.obrien @ackerman.clarke #williamjobrien #ackermanclarke #artistwriter #chicagoartist #chicagowriter #chicagogalleries #logansquare
Incredible event last night at @threeavenuesbookshop to launch THE HOUSE THAT HORROR BUILT! Thanks so much to the staff at Three Avenues for hosting and to Madeline Perkins for a thoughtful conversation. Extremely special thanks to all the readers that came out to see me. I appreciate you so much! If you missed the event there are some signed copies at the store. All photos courtesy of Three Avenues Bookshop. #chicago #chicagowriter #horror #horrorbook #threeavenuesbookshop #thehousethathorrorbuilt #booklaunch #newrelease #berkleybookstagram #writersofinstagram
We're so excited to welcome YBR OG Brooke Allen back to the show! She's sharing a story with us on June 6! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Ticket link in bio. <3 Brooke Allen is happy to return to storytelling after a four year hiatus where she got a masters degree and survived a global pandemic. Brooke is a regionally and internationally produced playwright, cat mom, giant earring enthusiast and licensed therapist at one of Chicago’s best LGBT focused practices, @liveoakchicago. Brooke likes to hyper focus on crafts and then abandon them completely, beaded bracelets are out, cross stitch is in. #storytelling #steppenwolf #steppenwolflookout #chicagotheatre #livelit #chicagowriter #chicagostorytelling #chicagostory #ybr #yourebeingridiculous
TONIGHT….. May 15th I don’t own the rights to the Writing Concept: I write like this Topic of conversation: Expression Emotion Communication https://poplme.co/hash/MRu3HvgS/3/share?fbclid=PAAaacE-uO9iVRJlkEzyM4OWz5g9BvSezErGPyhjVFR8p3KSzgi6vdGNTJBeE New Concepts every week Location: 4504 s cottage grove B.Y.O.B.S Smoke friendly 7-11:30pm Pen flow 7-9pm Reading listening 9-11:30 Inbox for me details #chicagoopenmicpoetry #openmicchicago #spokenwordchicago #chicagojounralist #penflow #writing #chicagoart #chicagoradio #chicagowriter #chicagopoetry #chicagopoets #media #chicagoartists #chicagoevents #writer #chicagospokenword #poetry #chicagoopenmic #writerslove #artist #chicagocreative #entertainment #bronzeville #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #chicagolove #southsidelove #writers #art #artwork
“The Higher Perspective” dropped a new post yesterday. Link in bio to subscribe. 📥♥️✨ • • • • #blog #bloggersofinstagram #blogpost #thehigherperspective #higherperspective #higherconsciousness #higherself #higherfrequency #highervibes #highervibrations #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment #motivation #inspiration #substack #substacknewsletter #substackwriter #writer #chicago #chicagotalent #chicagowriter #writersofinstagram #blackwriters #femalewriters #queerwriters
Save the date: May 30th marks the conclusion of our program year. We are overjoyed to welcome @abbygeni for a #writingworkshop and our friends at @the_book_stall will be accepting orders for her new book ‘The Body Farm.’ You may pre-purchase the book via registration on our website; The Book Stall will bring it to the @communityhouse_winnetka along with extra copies (shipping is also available for our global members). Click the link in our bio to order or visit OCWW.info and follow the links in Abby’s workshop listing.
Today’s the day! My latest novel, THE HOUSE THAT HORROR BUILT, is now available. If you’re in the Chicago area, please join me at @threeavenuesbookshop (3009 N Southport Ave) this evening for my launch event. If you are not in Chicago but would like a signed bookplate for your shiny new copy of THE HOUSE THAT HORROR BUILT, check out the latest post on my website at christinahenry.net. You can also read a little preview of the book there, too! #thehousethathorrorbuilt #horrorbooks #horrorwriter #hwa #berkleybookstagram @berkleypub #chicago #chicagobookstore #chicagowriter
I love art, making it but also enjoying it. And I especially enjoy the public art, street art, murals and sculptures that for me make a neighborhood feel alive. I collect little photos of the art I see wherever I go, and I wanted to share some of them with you all. These are all from various places on the north side of Chicago. Bonus photos are from when I went to the @sipandsavorchicago in Edgewater to get some writing time in and took a walk near Foster Beach. #chicagowriter #chitown #mural #wanderings #writerlife
📦💐🪜 The wait is over… TICKETS are NOW AVAILABLE for Footholds Vol. 5 (link in bio)! Footholds will play at The Edge Off Broadway June 7-15. Seats are limited in our tiny attic brimming with boxes and forgotten favorites. Act quickly! ___________________________________________________ #Tickets #GetYourTickets #TheatreTickets #Chicago #Theatre #TheatreInChicago #ChicagoTheatre #ChiTheatre #ChicagoWriter #ChicagoActor #ChicagoDirector
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Hi, Come enjoy an evening of poetry while pealing back the many layers of a Rock and allowing the Author’s poetry to captivate your mind in an intimate setting. Refreshments will be served and Books will be available to purchase. Where: 2255 N. Greenbay Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087 @thelocal_socialspot Time: Sunday, May 26th, 2024 4:30 pm- 7 pm Hope to see you. Best, Kaylia 🌸💜 #IndieAuthor #BlackWriter #BlackWomanWriter #waukegan #blackauthor #blackpoetrymatters #blackpoetrycommunity #chicagowriter #Blackchicagowriter #bookcoverreveal #bookcover #authorssupportingauthors #poetrybookcover #selfpublishing #selfpublisher #oaklandwriters #poetsofinstagram #nationalblackauthorsday #writersnetworks #dabookjoint #Blackgirlthatwrites #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcollab #poetrycopyright #SFPoetry #OaklandCounty #poetryreaders #naturepoetry #oakland #copyright
We’re growing quickly, so don’t miss out! Subscribe (free or paid) through the link in my bio. God is amazing. 🦋✨ • • • • • #blog #bloggersofinstagram #blogpost #thehigherperspective #higherperspective #higherconsciousness #higherself #higherfrequency #highervibes #highervibrations #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment #motivation #inspiration #substack #substacknewsletter #substackwriter #writer #chicago #chicagotalent #chicagowriter #writersofinstagram #blackwriters #femalewriters #queerwriters
The latest from #AboutWrite, our column on craft, has posted! Lawrence Martin shares historical fiction writing lessons he learned penning three Civil War Novels. Click the link in bio or visit OCWW.info/About-Write #amwriting #WritingCommunity #historicalfiction
Last night’s Emerging Writers Awards hosted by @storystudio_chicago at @bookcellarchicago was a fantastic showcase of Chicago’s immense writing talent! L-R: Event Host and Luminarts Fellow @julia.r.fine, 2024 Luminarts Creative Writing Fellow @sineskwela.dropout, Luminarts Board Member @rebeccamakkai #artistsupport #writer #chicagowriter #chicagoartscene #chicagoartist
I’m super excited to share this Booklist review! It’s nerve wracking throwing a book out into the world. Especially a debut. Having BODIES TO DIE FOR so well received has been encouraging. . Which is good, since I’m currently at work on another thriller! 🔪🖤🔪 . #bodiestodiefor #debut #chicagowriter #thrillerbookstagrammer #thrillerbooks #thickthighssaveslives #liftingsavedmylife #dietculturedropout #strongwomenlifteachotherup #npcbikini #ifbbbikini
Join our partners at @storystudio_chicago for the Emerging Writers Awards tonight! 6:30-7:30 PM at @bookcellarchicago 2024 Luminarts Creative Writing Fellows, Kelly X. Hui @k.ellyxhui and Kabel Mishka Ligot @sineskwela.dropout, will read their work along with the other awardees. See you there! Pictured L-R: Kelly X. Hui, sponsored by Bill and Sandy Richards and North Star Family Office, and Kabel Mishka Ligot, standing in front of a piece by Jonathan Lanier @lanier.art Photo by Ryan Bennett @bennettphoto - @elliot.mandel.photo #artistsupport #creativewriting #chicagowriter #writer #chicagoartist
TONIGHT….. May 8th I don’t own the rights to the Writing Concept: Growing up Topic of conversation: Raising a child https://poplme.co/hash/MRu3HvgS/3/share?fbclid=PAAaacE-uO9iVRJlkEzyM4OWz5g9BvSezErGPyhjVFR8p3KSzgi6vdGNTJBeE New Concepts every week Location: 4504 s cottage grove B.Y.O.B.S Smoke friendly 7-11:30pm Pen flow 7-9pm Reading listening 9-11:30 Inbox for me details #chicagoopenmicpoetry #openmicchicago #spokenwordchicago #chicagojounralist #penflow #writing #chicagoart #chicagoradio #chicagowriter #chicagopoetry #chicagopoets #media #chicagoartists #chicagoevents #writer #chicagospokenword #poetry #chicagoopenmic #writerslove #artist #chicagocreative #entertainment #bronzeville #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #chicagolove #southsidelove #writers #art #artwork
The focus is my book. 💜🌸 📸 @foxshotphotos — #chicagomodel #modeling #modelingagency #chicagomodelsneeded #chicagomodeling #chicagomodelingsearch #photography #modelphotography #marketphotography #poetrycommunity #poetryphotography #oakland #oaklandmodel #portraitphotography #modelshoot #modelling #brandambassador #branding #brandphotography #brandphotographer #branding #chicagowriter #indieauthor #writingcommunity #poetry #chicagopoet #colloborate #kayliawrites #chicagoreaders #poetryreading #poetryreaders
Poetry playlist out soon… 💜🌸 📸 @foxshotphotos — #chicagomodel #modeling #grwm #author #authorphotoshoot #chicagomodeling #chicagomodelingsearch #photography #modelphotography #marketphotography #poetrycommunity #poetryphotography #sandiegomodel #sandiegomodels #portraitphotography #modelshoot #modelling #brandambassador #branding #brandphotography #brandphotographer #branding #chicagowriter #indieauthor #writingcommunity #poetry #chicagopoet #kayliawrites #chicagoreaders #poetryreading #poetryreaders
Maybe it's the new moon, but sky cleared today and I was able to be fully in my own voice again as a writer. I feel much better. (Sometimes a critique group is not what you need, or is just not the right group.) #whew #writersofinstagram #writersvoice #chicagowriter #voiceteacher
Writer pals, this Thursday is a special one. @offcampus.ww welcomes Charles Baxter for a workshop titled, ‘Dramatic Interventions: The Request Moment.’ This #writingworkshop will be ZOOM ONLY. Some years ago Charles wrote an essay about “the request moment” as a catalyst for stories. In that essay he argued that stories often begin when one character asks another to perform a particular action as a proof (of friendship, love, or personal identity) and to do it within a limited amount of time (i.e., please do it soon). In this talk, Charles would like to reconsider the request moment by paying particular attention to the ways that request moments can edge toward psychological violence and emotional blackmail. He also is interested in the characterizations of the person who asks (or demands), and, given those ingredients, what sorts of stories may result. In all cases, the request moment tends to increase the dramatic tension of the story by putting demands on the protagonist. Charles Baxter is the author of the novels The Feast of Love (nominated for the National Book Award), First Light, Saul and Patsy, Shadow Play, The Soul Thief, and The Sun Collective, and the story collections Believers, Gryphon, Harmony of the World, A Relative Stranger, There’s Something I Want You to Do, and Through the Safety Net. His stories have appeared in several anthologies, including The Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize Anthology, and The O. Henry Prize Story Anthology. His craft books, The Art of Subtext, Burning Down the House, and Wonderlands, have provided insight and inspiration to writers everywhere. He has won the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story. Baxter lives in Minneapolis. Register at OCWW.info
If you’ve been bangin’ your head against a wall trying to go from zero to literally ANYTHING lately, it’s time to grab your body double. 👯♀️ As an ADHD girlie, body doubling has saved my butt MANY times before. 🛟 What even is body doubling? It’s a tool some folks use to help them start and complete projects! Sometimes referred to as having an accountability buddy, it is a technique for better productivity. 🔥 Swipe and read on for a quick and dirty breakdown of how it can help you if you’re on the fence ⬇️ 🔅 Reduced Procrastination 🔅 The presence of a body double can alleviate the temptation to procrastinate, leading to a more productive workflow. 🔅 Improved Time Management 🔅 Body doubling can aid in time management by providing a designated period for focused work, leading to better utilization of one’s time overall. 🔅 Break Down Tasks 🔅 It can assist in breaking down tasks into manageable chunks, making them less overwhelming for folks with executive functioning challenges. 🔅 Building Confidence 🔅 Consistent use of body doubling can lead to increased confidence in one’s ability to accomplish tasks effectively. Plus, when you body-double, it encourages people to celebrate small victories and progress made, fostering a positive mindset towards personal growth and development! 🔅 Increased Focus and self-awareness 🔅 Body doubling can enhance concentration and help anxious or ADHD people stay on task. It can help us become more aware of our habits. Save and share this post with your body double bestie! And lmk in the comments how body doubling has helped you! 💾✨
Who is Javier Castillo? What’s A MESSENGER FROM HELL? And why does this face haunt Harry Adams day and night? Find out in THE HOUSE THAT HORROR BUILT, out May 14th from Berkley Books. Preview the first chapter at www.christinahenry.net #thehousethathorrorbuilt #horrorbook #horrorwriter #chicagowriter #chicagohwa #horrorwritersassociation #writersofinstagram #berkleybookstagram #berkleybooks
This Thursday we welcome Charles Baxter for a workshop titled, ‘Dramatic Interventions: The Request Moment.’ The #writingworkshop will be ZOOM ONLY. Some years ago Charles wrote an essay about “the request moment” as a catalyst for stories. In that essay he argued that stories often begin when one character asks another to perform a particular action as a proof (of friendship, love, or personal identity) and to do it within a limited amount of time (i.e., please do it soon). In this talk, Charles would like to reconsider the request moment by paying particular attention to the ways that request moments can edge toward psychological violence and emotional blackmail. He also is interested in the characterizations of the person who asks (or demands), and, given those ingredients, what sorts of stories may result. In all cases, the request moment tends to increase the dramatic tension of the story by putting demands on the protagonist. Charles Baxter is the author of the novels The Feast of Love (nominated for the National Book Award), First Light, Saul and Patsy, Shadow Play, The Soul Thief, and The Sun Collective, and the story collections Believers, Gryphon, Harmony of the World, A Relative Stranger, There’s Something I Want You to Do, and Through the Safety Net. His stories have appeared in several anthologies, including The Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize Anthology, and The O. Henry Prize Story Anthology. His craft books, The Art of Subtext, Burning Down the House, and Wonderlands, have provided insight and inspiration to writers everywhere. He has won the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story. Baxter lives in Minneapolis. Register at the link in our bio or at OCWW.info
Hi, Come enjoy an evening of poetry while pealing back the many layers of a Rock and allowing the Author’s poetry to captivate your mind in an intimate setting. Refreshments will be served and Books will be available to purchase. Where: 2255 N. Greenbay Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087 @thelocal_socialspot Time: Sunday, May 26th, 2024 4:30 pm- 7 pm Hope to see you. Best, Kaylia 🌸💜 #IndieAuthor #BlackWriter #BlackWomanWriter #waukegan #blackauthor #blackpoetrymatters #blackpoetrycommunity #chicagowriter #Blackchicagowriter #bookcoverreveal #bookcover #authorssupportingauthors #poetrybookcover #selfpublishing #selfpublisher #oaklandwriters #poetsofinstagram #nationalblackauthorsday #writersnetworks #dabookjoint #Blackgirlthatwrites #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcollab #poetrycopyright #SFPoetry #OaklandCounty #poetryreaders #naturepoetry #oakland #copyright
I’m currently at the Phoenix NPC Natural Noble Warrior bodybuilding competition in Naperville!! Finals start at 4:00 p.m. Stop by my booth and learn more about my thriller, BODIES TO DIE FOR, launching in June! . Prejudging just wrapped (see next pics). This is such a well run show! Thanks @motiv8nu2 for having me! Staci has got to be the nicest, kindest person ever, and I’m so glad we met.❤️ . Fun fact: I completed in this show, years ago, when it was in Rockford. This Naperville location is so much nicer! . #npcillinois #npcbikini #ifbbprocard #noblewarrior #phoenixnatural #bodiestodiefor #thriller #thrillerwriter #chicagowriter #debutauthor #buymybook
As an author, as a writer, there is nothing more exciting than seeing your words in print. I am so excited for my @scholastic series DISASTER SQUAD to publish this summer! It’s a fabulous chapter book series that is part of the Branches line. Here’s a sneak peek at the table of contents and first page of Book 1: Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue I cannot wait for you all to read and join the Jackson family on their adventures! Every pre-order helps! The first three books are: Wildfire Rescue 🔥 Hurricane Rescue 🌧️ Blizzard Rescue ❄️ #chapterbooks #author #writer #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #librarian #library #schoollibrarian #elementaryschool
Livádi is exactly 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🤩 ICYMI, Livadi is an IRL retreat for creatives who are aching to get out of their rut and crave a solution that’s equal parts magickal and mundane. 🪄📝 “Yes, it all sounds lovely, but what’re the DEETS, Emmy? GIMME THE JUICE.” 🧃 Lucky for you, my many Earth placements LOVE a schedule - so I got you covered! ⬇️ 🗝️ 1 pm - 2 pm: Get settled, grab your Cazimi Care Kits which include a personalized note based on you, your rising sign, and this Jupiter Cazimi in Taurus. We’ll do some icebreakers even an introvert could stomach (I promise!). And we’ve got a brief presentation about getting unstuck with the ideas you already have, and a discussion to follow. 🗝️ 2 pm - 4 pm: We’ll body double and get into the deep work (that’s where the real artistic magick happens!). I’ll set up a Pomodoro timer for those who work best in sprints. I’m also bringing in books from my personal library that may be supportive depending on what you list as your project for the retreat! 🗝️ 4 pm-5 pm: Begin powering down. I’ll check in with the group and each attendee 1-on-1 to offer some final support in case any overwhelm is brewing (none of that on my watch!). This is the final stretch! 🗝️ 5 pm onward: It’s time to mosey outside the Boardroom to Clever Coyote where the first round of drinks and snacks will be on me! Use this time to decompress, discuss what you found helpful, unpack the project you chipped away at, or all of the above.💫 Also, as a long-time creative writer, copy and content writer, podcaster, and tarot reader for small biz owners and artists alike, you’ll have access to me the whole time! Don’t be shy, this is your time and I’m here to help you feel held and like you can simply show up for your work for an afternoon. 🫶🏽 Early bee pricing has been EXTENDED to Friday, May 10th. No coupon code needed and PAYMENT PLANS are now available upon request! DM me for the 🔗 to join the 6️⃣ others who’ve already signed up or to hop on a payment plan while the discount is still in effect! Only a few spots left! ☄️
My piece "Second Home" for tonight's 1,000 Words: Home Not Home" exhibit tonight organized by @ne2_gallerysquared at @pilsenartscommunityhouse For this project, artists were paired up with writers to create a piece that embodies their answer to the prompt Home Not Home. I was paired up with Corbett Berger for this project (seen on the second slide). I had a lot of fun capturing Corbett's words and taking on the challenge to do something a little different. I used reclaimed wood, tree bark, live moss and gold leaf to interpret the poem. Come check out all of the artist interpretations of some great Chicago writers tonight starting at 6pm. • • • #woodwork #treehouse #mixedmedia #chicagoartist #chicagowriter #installation #chicago #mural #chicagoalien #streetartchicago #fyp #abstractart #streetartphotography #artreel #streetsculpture @woodreliefagency #woodreliefagency
We want you to be one of our featured readers! Any and all levels are encouraged to sign up. Poets, storytellers, essayists, fiction writers, and anything in-between we would love to welcome you into our community. 💙 #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #writingcommunity #freechicagoevents
Book Photoshoot BTS 🌸💜 @kayliawrites In case yall don’t know I’m an Author too and wrote a poetry book. — #chicagomodel #modeling #grwm #author #authorphotoshoot #chicagomodeling #chicagomodelingsearch #photography #modelphotography #marketphotography #poetrycommunity #poetryphotography #sandiegomodel #sandiegomodels #portraitphotography #modelshoot #modelling #brandambassador #branding #brandphotography #brandphotographer #branding #chicagowriter #indieauthor #writingcommunity #poetry #chicagopoet #kayliawrites #chicagoreaders #poetryreading
Sometimes, you just gotta get the work done, and that’s great. Sometimes, though, there’s this really beautiful space we get to cultivate together—collaboration. I’ve noticed that some clients are starving for it. They don’t want to be dictated to, and they don’t really want to dictate things either. They want to have a conversation, brainstorming, coaching. And what’s more, I’ve noticed that the projects we can collaborate on are often more exciting, more poignant, more inspiring than others. It’s one of my favorite things about helping nonprofits tell their stories. Together, we can do much more than we could alone. When we both bring our gifts, vision, and perspectives to the table, we all win. So let’s collaborate.
In this episode of the Chicago Writes Podcast, hear from our host WC Turck and guest Dan Davies from Renegade Press LLC, on a need-to-know marketing hack on Amazon. Listen to this episode on Podbean: https://chicagowrites.podbean.com/e/anatomy-of-an-amazon-book-promotion/ You can also find this podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anatomy-of-an-amazon-book-promotion/id1607894788?i=1000654111491 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M0Ro9AJcQBbRCEoBd7OWW?si=6948d72d028443ca Chicago Writes Podcast is a monthly podcast featuring in-depth interviews and candid conversations with published authors on the art, craft and business of writing. A podcast of the Chicago Writers Association (chicagowrites.org). Hosted by long-time CWA member Bill Turck. . . . . _________✎_________ #cwa #chicagowritersassociation #chicagowriter #chicagolit #chicago #chicagogram #chicagowrites #writingcommunity #JustWrite2024 #podcasts #chicagowritespodcast #podbean #spotify #podcasting #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podcastshow #podcast #newepisode #listening #interview #authors #podcastaddict #applepodcasts #apple
TONIGHT….. May 1st I don’t own the rights to the Writing Concept: Tangled Topic of conversation: HAIR https://poplme.co/hash/MRu3HvgS/3/share?fbclid=PAAaacE-uO9iVRJlkEzyM4OWz5g9BvSezErGPyhjVFR8p3KSzgi6vdGNTJBeE New Concepts every week Location: 4504 s cottage grove B.Y.O.B.S Smoke friendly 7-11:30pm Pen flow 7-9pm Reading listening 9-11:30 Inbox for me details #chicagoopenmicpoetry #openmicchicago #spokenwordchicago #chicagojounralist #penflow #writing #chicagoart #chicagoradio #chicagowriter #chicagopoetry #chicagopoets #media #chicagoartists #chicagoevents #writer #chicagospokenword #poetry #chicagoopenmic #writerslove #artist #chicagocreative #entertainment #bronzeville #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #chicagolove #southsidelove #writers #art #artwork
🌸💜 — #IndieAuthor #BlackWriter #BlackWomanWriter #BeautifulWriter #Poetry #blackpoetrymatters #blackpoetrycommunity #chicagowriter #Blackchicagowriter #bookcoverreveal #bookcover #authorssupportingauthors #poetrybookcover #selfpublishing #selfpublisher #oaklandwriters #poetsofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersnetworks #dabookjoint #Blackgirlthatwrites #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcollab #poetrycopyright #SFPoetry #OaklandCounty #poetryreaders #naturepoetry #oakland #copyright
TOMORROW….. May 1st I don’t own the rights to the Writing Concept: Tangled Topic of conversation: HAIR https://poplme.co/hash/MRu3HvgS/3/share?fbclid=PAAaacE-uO9iVRJlkEzyM4OWz5g9BvSezErGPyhjVFR8p3KSzgi6vdGNTJBeE New Concepts every week Location: 4504 s cottage grove B.Y.O.B.S Smoke friendly 7-11:30pm Pen flow 7-9pm Reading listening 9-11:30 Inbox for me details #chicagoopenmicpoetry #openmicchicago #spokenwordchicago #chicagojounralist #penflow #writing #chicagoart #chicagoradio #chicagowriter #chicagopoetry #chicagopoets #media #chicagoartists #chicagoevents #writer #chicagospokenword #poetry #chicagoopenmic #writerslove #artist #chicagocreative #entertainment #bronzeville #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #chicagolove #southsidelove #writers #art #artwork #picturepainting
Join our fellow @offcampus.ww writers on May 1st at 5:30pm for a fabulous panel at @evanstonpubliclibrary! @laurajh @llewellaforgie @lynn.sloan.writer and Judy Panko-Reis will be in discussion on ‘Preparing for Publication.’ The event will be moderated by writer @moira.sullivan, an OCWW Board member and Evanston resident. Writers will be encouraged to meet new faces and perhaps even form critique or accountability groups to reach their writing goals. Reserve your spot as seating is limited. Visit Evanston Public Library’s website and scroll Events calendar for details.
Swipe to meet the 2024 Luminarts Fellows in Creative Writing! Prose: Kelly Hui @k.ellyxhui Sponsored by Bill and Sandy Richards & North Star Family Group Poetry: Kabel Mishka Ligot @sineskwela.dropout #artistsupport #poetry #creativewriting #chicagowriter #chicagoartist #art
Catch us this Wednesday New Concepts every week Location: 4504 s cottage grove B.Y.O.B.S Smoke friendly 7-11:30pm Pen flow 7-9pm Reading listening 9-11:30 Inbox for me details #chicagoopenmicpoetry #openmicchicago #spokenwordchicago #chicagojounralist #penflow #writing #chicagoart #chicagoradio #chicagowriter #chicagopoetry #chicagopoets #media #chicagoartists #chicagoevents #writer #chicagospokenword #poetry #chicagoopenmic #writerslove #artist #chicagocreative #entertainment #bronzeville #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #chicagolove #southsidelove #writers #art #artwork #picturepainting
It’s all about you. . . . #b4u #b4ublurbs #robbruce #chicagoauthor #chicagocreative #chicagocreatives #chicagowriter #spokenwordpoetry #spokenwords #spokenwordartist #spokenwordpoet #spokenwordartists #spokenwordcommunity #oakpark #oakparkil #okparkillinois #chicagopoetry #chicagopoet #blurbs #60302 #bookarts #bookartist #bookartists #bookartwork #b4ubooks #itsallaboutyou #yourethefinalsayer #yourethecreator #oakparkwriters #b4usplats
We are very excited to welcome Mary Anne Mohanraj for a #writingworkshop titled ‘The Writer’s Life: Structures that Support Your Writing and Publication.’ The event will be in-person at @communityhouse_winnetka and simultaneously live-streamed on Zoom. The key to publication is often simple persistence, but the hectic pace of modern life often makes it challenging to write and submit on a regular basis. In this workshop, we’ll discuss some of the barriers authors face and look at structures that can be put in place to better support a writing practice that will helps you not just survive, but thrive and publish. Mary Anne Mohanraj is author of A Feast of Serendib, Bodies in Motion, The Stars Change, and thirteen other titles, including her forthcoming cancer memoir, Tornado. Other recent publications include stories for George R.R. Martin’s Wild Cards series, Perennial: A Garden Romance (Tincture), stories at Clarkesworld, Asimov’s, and Lightspeed, and an essay in Roxane Gay’s Unruly Bodies. Mohanraj founded Hugo-nominated and World Fantasy Award-winning speculative literature magazine Strange Horizons, and serves as Executive Director of both DesiLit and the Speculative Literature Foundation. She is Clinical Associate Professor of fiction and literature at the University of Illinois Chicago. Visit her at maryannemohanraj.com Register at link in our bio or at OCWW.info.
The Write City Magazine is excited to publish a poem by Jennifer Vasicek. You can read the poem at: https://www.chicagowrites.org/write_city/1070 Support the CWA community and buy a copy our literary journal The Write City Review - Volume Four, an anthology of poetry, short stories, essays, and book excerpts drawn from the Chicago Writers Association’s online publication, The Write City Magazine. Available through Eckhartz Press. Buy now: https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/the-write-city-review-volume-4/ Thank you for your support of our community and to each other! . . . . _________✎_________ #cwa #chicagowritersassociation #chicagowriter #chicagolit #chicago #chicagogram #chicagowrites #writingcommunity #JustWrite2023 #thewritecitymagazine #thewritecityreview #litmagazine #literarymagazine #submit #submissions #publications #getpublished #fiction #shortstories #nonfiction #essay #poetry #poems #ordernow #volumefour #WCRvolumefour #supportthecommunity #supportwriting
All of the copies of ALICE have been claimed, but you can still get a FREE signed bookplate from me if you preorder THE HOUSE THAT HORROR BUILT! Here’s how it works - 1) Preorder a copy of the book from any retailer (but support your local bookshop if you can), 2) Email me at [email protected] with proof of your preorder and your mailing address, 3) I’ll send you a signed bookplate for your book. A couple of caveats: a) You have to live in the U.S./Canada (international postage is verrrry expensive, sorry) and b) I won’t be answering any of these emails as someone will be helping me collect the addresses. Reminder that if you are in the Chicago area, please come see me IN PERSON on May 14th at @threeavenuesbookshop at 6pm for the official book launch of THE HOUSE THAT HORROR BUILT! #thehousethathorrorbuilt #horror #gothic #horrorbooks #chicago #chicagowriter #chicagobook #threeavenuesbookshop #berkleybookstagram #writersofinstagram
I’m teaching another class with @storystudio_chicago! Join me in June for a one day in person workshop where we’ll get you writing with engaging prompts. Click the link in the bio for more details and to sign up! #writingclasses #amwriting #writingcommunity #chicagowriter #writingprompts
Mark your calendars, save the date, cancel your plans, because the Gloria Bond Clunie Playwright's Festival is going to be incredible. It's been an absolute DELIGHT working on this. The following new plays will be presented as staged readings, directed and acted by some of Chicago's premiere theater artists. Each play will be followed by a brief talkback with the audience. Saturday June 1st 4:00pm - Boring Black Play by Jessica Posey, directed by Melissa Golden 7:30pm - Inheritance -or- Brothers from the Deep by Michael Jones, directed by Jamal Howard Sunday, June 2nd 3:00pm - 3 Sisters Forced To Face The Sky by Nehanda Julot, directed by Aurelia Clunie And YES we are looking for actors. There's a submission form link in the bio. BIPOC performers are highly encouraged to submit. #newplay #playdevelopment #Evanston #chicagoplays #chicagotheatre #chicagowriter #chicagoplaywright #newplayfestival #fleetwoodjourdain #evanstonart #blackplaywrights #blackplaywright
🚨Event alert🚨 Our friends at @storystudio_chicago are hosting their annual Story Ball on May 16th at @revbrewchicago. We are fortunate that many OCWW speakers are also treasured faculty at Story Studio. Visit @storystudio_chicago’s page and website for further details on this great event.
Wrote about bookshops for yr @wonkette. Thanks to all who helped with suggestions. Link in bio! I’ll tag some of the shops mentioned in the comments. 📚 📚 📚 #amreading #authors #authorsofinstagram #authorsofinsta #amwriting #chicago #chicagowriter #chicagoauthor #books #bookstagram #chicagobookstore #chicagobookstagram #bookshelf #bookshelves #bookshelvesofinstagram #usedbooks #usedbookstore #chicagobookstores #indiebookstore #indiebooks #indiebookstoreday #indiebookstoreday2024 #independentbookstore #independentbookstoreday2024
#independentbookstoreday is Saturday! Pregaming 💙 Buy my books via @bookshop_org & subscribe to my newsletter SARATONIN at the link in my bio. 😘 📚 📚 📚 #amreading #authors #authorsofinstagram #authorsofinsta #amwriting #chicago #chicagowriter #chicagoauthor #books #bookstagram #chicagobookstore #chicagobookstagram #bookshelf #bookshelves #bookshelvesofinstagram #usedbooks #usedbookstore #chicagobookstores
📚✍🏾Tomorrow, catch us outside at the Westside Spring Book Fair!📚✍🏾 Meet local authors, discover new books, and engage in lively conversations about literature. Stop by our table and meet and greet crime fiction author, LD Barnes @novelbarn from 12p-1p, and inspirational author Corey Dooley @communitycorey from 2p-3p. Don't miss this opportunity to support our community's literary talent and immerse yourself in the world of storytelling. See you there! #chicago #chicagocommunity #chicagogram #chicagowriter #frontporchartscenter
Had a little authorly hangout with @templehartscribe in the South Loop before I move 💜 @theburgerpoint (best burgers in town, imho) & @overflowcoffee (great coffee, unique seasonal drinks, and such a cool atmosphere) were a great setting for talking stories and motivation and struggles and plans, oh the plans 😆 #chicagowriter #localbusiness #chicagofood #writerlife #fueledbycoffee
🌹We ARE The MUTHA...Reboot 🌹The #Legacy's Pen 🖊️ Runs Deep #vintagetvguide #CHICAGO #godfatherofsitcom #EricMonte #ericmontefamily #Sitcom #filmindustry #classic #chicagowriter #cabrinigreens 📸@vs1atl x @vs1atlstudio To Donate to future projects link will be dropping soon ‼️ ✊🏾Keep the legacy alive ✊🏾 Would you all want a real reboot ? From the creators of GoodTimes? #EricMonteProductions
♟️Chess Players ♟️ #checkmate We really 'bout det 😜💪🏾 #godfatherofsitcom "King 👑 Me" #chessnotcheckers #EricMonteProductions WE GOT THE MEAT 🍖 Who Ready To Eat ??! #goodtimes #goodtimesreboot #whatshappening #sanfordandson #thejeffersons ericmonteupdates #thejeffersons . #ericmontefamily #Sitcom #filmindustry #classic #chicagowriter #cabrinigreens #sanfordandson 🙏🏾Vengeance is mine says the Lord 🙏🏾 Is it time for Eric Monte to get his just do ? Is it time to restore his legacy ? READY FOR NEW HEAT From The Monte Family ?🔥🔥
The Family 🌹 #godfatherofsitcom #EricMonteProductions 📸 @vs1atl x @vs1atlstudio #legacy #goodtimes #whatshappening #cooleyhigh #ericmonteupdates ericmonteupdates #thejeffersons . #ericmontefamily #Sitcom #filmindustry #classic #chicagowriter #cabrinigreens #sanfordandson . . . 🌹In Picture Cynthia Crisp @crisp.cynthia63 (Eldest Daughter of Eric Monte) Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren 🌹@infamouspharoahx 🌹@the_ghettocinderella 🌹@lady_thedawn Do you all want to see the legacy continue ?
Happy World Book Day, belated! #worldbookday #historicalfiction #chicagowriter #lesbeauxchâteaux
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Im are ready to host Tonight. Good vibes. Good time TONIGHT ….. April 24th I don’t own the rights to the music Writing Concept: Explicit Topic of conversation: Talking dirty New Concepts every week Location: 4504 s cottage grove B.Y.O.B.S Smoke friendly 7-11:30pm Pen flow 7-9pm Reading listening 9-11:30 Inbox for me details #chicagoopenmicpoetry #openmicchicago #spokenwordchicago #chicagojounralist #penflow #writing #chicagoart #chicagoradio #chicagowriter #chicagopoetry #chicagopoets #media #chicagoartists #chicagoevents #writer #chicagospokenword #poetry #chicagoopenmic #writerslove #artist #chicagocreative #entertainment #bronzeville #chicagowriters #chicagowriter #chicagolove #southsidelove #writers #art #artwork #picturepainting