Pennsyl Pointe Writers to Read in Jim Thorpe

It's been a busy week for most people. Although rumors suggest that no one has any money to spend, the streets are still crowded with people looking for last minute holiday gifts. I'd like to suggest searching for that elusive present at Sellers Books and Fine Art in downtown Jim Thorpe. I'll be reading there on Saturday, December 20th at 3 in the afternoon. I'm looking forward to hearing the work of some fellow writers from the Liberties Scribblers group in Philadelphia and from another Pennsyl Pointer from Carbon County. Come out and join us for a little holiday fun. The theme of the reading is Trojan Gifts -- you know, those gifts that have unintended, or unforseen consequences. Refreshments and scintillating conversation are sure to follow our readings of original fiction.

Times News Article about Pennsyl Pointe Writers

Michelle Gallagher, one of our featured writers during last Saturday’s reading at Seller’s Books, called my attention to an article that appeared in the 11/3 edition of Carbon County’s Times News. Those of you who want to know a little more about our event last week can follow this link to the article. Pay no attention to that corny photograph.

Local Writers to Read in Jim Thorpe

If you are in the Carbon County area (or if you are willing to drive there), consider stopping by the Sellers Book Store at 101 Broadway in downtown Jim Thorpe on Saturday, November 1, 2008 around 3 pm. Fiction writers from Pennsyl Pointe and from the Liberties Scribblers writers’ group in Philadelphia will be reading their work that afternoon. We also plan to make a community ofrenda to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. This is a common ritual observed in Mexico during the Days of the Dead. If you would like to bring an object of significance representing someone you’ve lost, feel free to do so. It will be returned to you once we take the ofrenda down. See the attached poster to get an idea of what an ofrenda looks like. The Days of the Dead are observed from October 31st to November 2nd. The theme of the reading is: Advice for the Dead.