Join us for a reading to celebrate the recent release of Amelia's Museum of the Weird and Mary Miller's recent move to Austin. Books for sale\, bring your flask.
Amelia Gray's first book\, AM/PM\, was
published by Featherproof books. Her short story collection Museum of
the Weird was published by Fiction Collective 2. Her work has appeared
in American Short Fiction\, McSweeney's Internet Tendency\, DIAGRAM\, and
Dzanc's Best of the Web (2010...).
"\;Museum of the Weird is a stone cold masterpiece."\; —Kyle Minor\, author of In the Devil's Territory
Mary Miller is the author of a story collection\, Big World\, and a chapbook\,
Less Shiny. Her stories have appeared or are forthcoming in American
Short Fiction\, Ninth Letter\, McSweeney's Quarterly\, Mississippi Review\,
Black Clock\, Indiana Review\, and others. Her fiction has been
anthologized in New Stories from the South (2008) and Dzanc's Best of
the Web (2010).
"\;Mary Miller writes likes a fine combo of Ray
Carver and A.M. Homes. This is one of those books where you just think\:
Where the hell did this lady come from?!"\; —Kevin Sampsell\, author of A
Common Pornography
Life coach Ann Daly PhD (www.anndaly.com) continues her BookWisdom series with an "\;Ask the Coach"\; evening on Tuesday\, October 5\, at 7pm.
Dr. Daly will answer questions from women about their life and career issues. And\, of course\, the former UT professor will make recommendations "\;for further reading."\; Chocolate and advice for everyone!
Dr. Daly is the author of six books\, including Do-Over! How Women Are Reinventing Their Lives. She specializes in coaching and professional development for women. Attendees can send their questions in advance to anndaly (at) anndaly (dot) com.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101008T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101008T013000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/anna-mitchael-reading-signing-just-dont-call-me-maam URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/anna-mitchael-reading-signing-just-dont-call-me-maam SUMMARY:Anna Mitchael Reading & Signing \: Just Don't Call Me Ma'am DESCRIPTION:Just Don’t Call Me Ma’am\: How I Ditched the South\, Forgot My Manners\, and Managed to Survive My Twenties with (Most Of) My Dignity Still Intact by Anna Mitchael.
Like so many bright-eyed college graduates before her\, Mitchael begins her twenties armed with the conviction that the world is hers for the taking. And she discovers that it is\, mostly--only no one told her just how often she'd have to pick herself up off the floor along the way. From moving to new cities to domestic disasters to the occasional nervous breakdown\, Mitchael guides readers through the various stages of her self-discovery with disarming humor--and of how sometimes you have to remember where you came from before you can figure out where you're going.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101012T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101012T013000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-discussion-elissa-al-chokhachy-author-miraculous-moments-true-stories-affirmin URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-discussion-elissa-al-chokhachy-author-miraculous-moments-true-stories-affirmin SUMMARY:Reading\, Signing & Discussion with Elissa Al-Chokhachy author of Miraculous Moments\: True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On DESCRIPTION:Is there life after death? Does love ever die? Have you heard from your deceased loved one? Certified hospice nurse and author Elissa Al-Chokhachy will discuss her new book\, Miraculous Moments\: True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On at the Book Woman on Monday\, October 11\, 2010 at 7 PM. Join us for an intriguing discussion about life after death and the ways that deceased loved ones can communicate to us from beyond. Share your own experiences. Feel affirmed\, renewed &\; uplifted that love and life are eternal.
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Miraculous Moments\: True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On is filled with validation of life after death. This compelling grief self-help book shares numerous accounts of after death communication\, nearing death awareness and near death experiences. Stories are written by bereaved individuals\, hospice nurses &\; health care workers. According to the Library Journal\, "\;not only does this book offer hope and consolation for the grieving\, it provokes thought on the finality of death as society generally views it."\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101013T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101013T013000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/psychic-panel-hallows-what-else-moderated-patricia-austin URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/psychic-panel-hallows-what-else-moderated-patricia-austin SUMMARY:A PSYCHIC PANEL for HALLOWS! WHAT ELSE?! Moderated by Patricia Austin DESCRIPTION:BookWoman presents...
“Getting to Know the Goddess\,”
a monthly series on aspects of the Divine Feminine.
For the last 5\,000 years\, most women have expressed their spirituality\, like their sexuality\, based on a male model. Many of us consciously have yearned for a female way of thinking\, feeling and expressing our spirituality.
The Goddess has returned as a Voice whose existence is needed in these troubled times\, and that Voice is speaking to women in ways both clear and subtle. Mark your calendar and come! But\, beware\: Your life could change in an instant!
A PSYCHIC PANEL for HALLOWS! WHAT ELSE?! Moderated by Patricia Austin. She will be joined by\:
Renee Rabb is an Ordained priestess of the Re-formed Congregation of the Goddess\, and is a teacher for the Women's Thealogical Institute. She will offer an overview discussing pure psychic divination techniques like channeling\, aspecting\, scrying and seeing.
Cat Dancing is a Reclaiming priestess and teacher\, Tarot reader and artist. Her art is available in many locations\, including Ancient Mysteries and Blue Moon Glass Works (Austin)\, Lucia's Garden (Houston)\, or via the web atwww.catdancing.com <\;http\://www.catdancing.com/>\; . Her Tarot readings and classes are a favorite at Ancient Mysteries.
Elka is a gythia (priestess) of the Nordic tradition\, and is a solitary practitioner of sie r\, a shamanistic magical system of the Norse and Germanic heathens. She has been following the sacred customs of her ancestors for more than 35 years\, including divining with runes\, which she does at Psychic Fairs. (www.runekenning.com <\;http\://www.runekenning.com/>\; )
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101015T000700Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101015T000700Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/open-mic-poetry-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/open-mic-poetry-2 SUMMARY:Open Mic Poetry DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Poetry
Hosted by Deb Akers featuring Joy Owen
Bring a poem to share or just come and enjoy!
Austin poet\, Joy Owen\, started attending local venues in the mid-90s beginning with Chicago House. Since then\, she has written numerous chapbooks\, served on the board of the Austin International Poetry Festival\, started and run a variety of venues (including Central Texas Live Poets in Temple and Wired Dharma in College Station)\, and has coordinated several poetry festivals in Temple. She has been featured at Expressions and can be
seen dropping in on other venues now and then. Her passion (besides writing poetry) is volunteering\, travel (especially to the UK)\, and her two elderly wienerdogs (the Wienerettes).
Reading + Discussion with Samamtha Vanderslice author of "\;Tarot Yourself into the New Age"\;
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Have you become aware of a huge shift in the world around you? Are you seeing significant changes in politics\, religion\, the medical and legal paradigm\, and social behavior? Are these shifts also occurring in your personal relationships and belief systems?
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Well\, you certainly are not alone. The changing of the age has impacted everyone and everything\, and this is just the beginning. Wouldn’t it be valuable to have a “How To” book that can empower you with tools and techniques necessary to make this transition one of ease and inspiration?
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Tarot Yourself into the New Age is a guide for the evolving soul. It educates your critical mind (left brain) with facts about the rich symbolism of Tarot\, as well as provides your creative mind (right brain) with specific guidance and rituals to integrate the higher knowledge encoded within the cards. This offers a balanced means of understanding and practicing the Wisdom of the Ages\, as expressed through this profound system of self-discovery.
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Dr. Samantha Vanderslice received her Doctorate from the University of Metaphysical Sciences in 2008\, and her Reverend ordination from the Universal Church of Metaphysics. She is author of the book\; Tarot Yourself into the New Age\, a book designed to share with you knowledge and experience to integrate the Universal wisdom encoded in the ancient system of Tarot that can empower us for the New Age.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101024T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101024T000000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-kimberly-wade-author-thrall-fantasy URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-kimberly-wade-author-thrall-fantasy SUMMARY:Reading + Signing with Kimberly Wade author of Thrall \: A Fantasy DESCRIPTION:Thrall\: A Fantasy set during prehistory when the first self-reflective thought appeared and a sense of individual “self” distinct from the natural world was created\, leading to the human afflictions of attachment\, jealousy and possessiveness at the same time fostering the creation of art and shamanistic religion.
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Kimberly Todd Wade has a degree in anthropology from the University of Miami\, performed graduate studies at Tulane University\, and worked as an archaeologist for fourteen years. Her novella Making Love in Madrid (Aqueduct Press) was released to critical acclaim in February\, 2007.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101026T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101026T000000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-discussion URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-discussion SUMMARY:Reading + Signing + Discussion DESCRIPTION:At the Threshold—
Facing Life’s Turning Points
Reading\, Discussion &\; Book Signing
featuring
Terri Spahr Nelson\, Editor of
When One Door Closes--Reflections from Women
on Life's Turning Points
You won’t want to miss this discussion and evening of inspiring\, provocative\, humorous and heartfelt stories about navigating
life’s turning points and finding peace on our journeys.
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When you open this book\, you will hear the voices of 53 women who have faced life-changing turning points\, difficult decisions or significantchallenges and found themselves on remarkable journeys of self-discovery. The book explores and confronts issuesthat are familiar to many—love\, loss\, marriage\, divorce\, parenting\, career\,illness\, grief\, and moving on— but it also exposes issues that are difficult totalk about and are often kept behind closed doors. This diverse collection of stories from women about life\,choices and resilience is a reminder that “when one door closes—the one youopen can make all the difference.”
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WomenWriters\: Meet the Editor todiscuss your manuscript options!
Manuscripts are now acceptedfor the upcoming editions in the “Reflections from Women” series. To speak with the Editor about youridea\, join us at this event or go to www.ReflectionsFromWomen.com.
Go to Facebook at“Reflections from Women” to sign up for FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101027T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101027T013000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-bookgroup-discussing-my-red-blood URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-bookgroup-discussing-my-red-blood SUMMARY:BookWoman BookGroup discussing My Red Blood DESCRIPTION:October's Book is My Red Blood\: A Memoir of Growing Up Communist\, Coming Onto the Greenwich Village Folk Scene\, and Coming Out in the Feminist Movement by Alix Dobkin.
Alix Dobkin will be giving a concert and reading from her memoir\, My Red Blood\, Saturday\, November\, 13th at 7pm. Sliding scale $8-$15. Save the date and watch for more details! In the meantime\, join us at Bookgroup to talk about her book.
*We usually meet the 4th Tuesday of every month. Please note that November's meeting has been moved to Tuesday\, November 30th at 7pm.
For those unfamiliar with Alix Dobkin\, read this book to understand what led to the amazing outburst of lesbian music\, art\, culture\, and politics in the 1970s. Alix's life story is that evolution - from her days as Red Diaper baby\, sassy teenage Party member\, closet experimenter until graduation\, Greenwich Village folkie\, unhappy housewife until at last set free by the late sixties explosion of feminist ideas\, consciousness - raising\, and finally\, woman-loving! - Maida Tilchen
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101029T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101029T023000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-reception-ghada-abdul-aal-author-i-want-get-married URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/reading-signing-reception-ghada-abdul-aal-author-i-want-get-married SUMMARY:Reading + Signing + Reception with Ghada Abdel-Aal author of \\"I Want To Get Married\\" DESCRIPTION:The rules may differ from country to country\, but the dating game is a universal constant.
After years of searching for Mr. Right in living-room meetings arranged by family or friends\, Ghada Abdel Aal\, a young Egyptian professional\, decided to take to the blogosphere to share her experiences and vent her frustrations at being young\, single\, and female in Egypt. Her blog\, I Want to Get Married!\, quickly became a hit with both men and women in the Arab world. With a keen sense of humor and biting social commentary\, Abdel Aal recounts in painful detail her adventures with failed proposals and unacceptable suitors. There's Mr. Precious\, who storms out during their first meeting when he feels his favorite athlete has been slighted\, and another suitor who robs her in broad daylight\, to name just a few of the characters she runs across in her pursuit of wedded bliss.
I Want to Get Married! has since become a best-selling book in Egypt and the inspiration for a television series. This witty look at dating challenges skewed representations of the Middle East and presents a realistic picture of what it means to be a single young woman in the Arab world\, where\, like elsewhere\, a good man can be hard to find.
AGHADA ABDEL AAL works as a pharmacist and continues to blog.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T233044Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101029T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101029T233000Z UID:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/sacred-object-sacred-self-talk-and-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/sacred-object-sacred-self-talk-and-workshop SUMMARY:The Sacred Object\, The Sacred Self\: a Talk and Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Sacred Object\, The Sacred Self\: A Talk and Workshop presented by Eastern &\; Western Indian Women
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Facilitated by Maganthrie Pillay &\; Rose Twofeathers
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A discussion of Hindu Goddesses and the Native American Astrology Medicine Wheel followed by creating a sacred or personal object. Conceptual inspiration using words\, poetry\, and symbols of Eastern and Western Indian mythology.
Come prepared to empower yourself and release creative strengths. Participants should bring small sacred objects such as beads\, crystals\, feathers\, or talismans to adorn your object. Basic materials (leathers\, glue\, marking pens\, and sewing items) will be provided.
Workshop time is 6\:30 -8\:30 pm. Suggested love donation of $20 or more.