New York Public Library, Schwarzman Building (5th Ave. and 42nd St.) Lectures from the Allen Room and the Wertheim Study: Lorca, Jews, and African-Americans : From Romance to Racism or Simple Misunderstanding? Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:15 – 2:30 PM Hispanic Language and Literature Scholar Sharonah Fredrick will discuss Federico…
Deborah Batterman is a fiction writer, essayist, and teaching artist. A story from her debut collection, Shoes Hair Nails was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Her stories and essays have appeared in anthologies as well as various print and online journals, and a selection of her essays, Because My Name…
If you’re exploring the idea of self-publishing, this website might be for you. Writer.ly is “an online marketplace that connects writers with the services they need to create their books and get them sold.” Writers post jobs describing what they need and their budget. Freelancers then bid on those jobs.…
The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter Gottesman Exhibition Hall NYPL, Schwarzman Building (5th Ave. and 42nd St.) Wednesday, July 10 2013, 6:00-6:45 pm “The ABC of It draws on collections across the Library to present the literature for children and teens against a sweeping backdrop of history, the arts,…
Pride Week Reading With Gil Gole (Fortune’s Bastard or Love’s Pains Recounted), Annie Lanzillotto (L is for Lion: An Italian Bronx Butch Freedom Memoir), and Charlie Vasquez (Hustler Rave XXX) Housing Works Bookstore Cafe 126 Crosby Street Thursday, June 27, 2013 7:00PM Find Your Inner Red Shoes: Step Into Your…
In the May Issue of The Bookwoman, the winners for the First Annual WNBA Writing Contest were announced and two of our chapter members were recognized! Deborah Batterman – All Mine, Third Place, Fiction Deborah Batterman is a fiction writer, essayist, and teaching artist. A story from her debut collection,…
The World English dictionary defines well-read as having read widely and intelligently; erudite. But, what does “intelligent” reading really mean? Is it possible to objectively define a well-read person? Some would contend that only nonfiction is intelligent reading, while others would argue the merits of the classics and literary fiction versus…
As seen on Shelf Awareness: Ann Patchett Presented with WNBA Award “Even though I didn’t know I was applying for the job, I have somehow become the spokesperson for independent bookselling,” said Ann Patchett, calling books “my religion.” The author and bookseller was speaking during a reception held at her…
Welcome to our first Member Monday: Blog Roll Call! In addition to our usual Member Monday news, updates, and interviews, we’ll be showcasing your blogs. Here’s what member Linda Rosen, who is the hospitality chair and a Great Group Reads committee member, has to say about her blog, The Literary Leotard:…
SEO Tips: 5 Ways To Increase A Writer’s Googleability Today’s featured link is all about how authors can better promote themselves through social media. If you don’t know the terms SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or Googleability, then this Huff Post Books article from Writer’s Relief is for you. Having an…
