FICTION AMONG FRIENDS
AT
WILLOWS BISTRO
Through the generous cooperation of Debbie Swan, proprietor of Willows Bistro, Fiction Among Friends has enjoyed organizing and publicizing readings, workshops and signings, available to writers from around the Adirondack region at this cozy eatery and gift/book shop. Sign up to read by emailing Perky Granger or stopping in to tell Debbie. Debbie offers a small selection of soups, salads and sweets during readings. Those wishing to order food should arrive early to place orders.
READINGS
Since June of
2009 over fifty writers have shared short oral selections from their works
at the monthly readings at the bistro.
On Deck:
Those wishing to read are asked to sign up three weeks in advance to help publicity efforts. Public is invited to enjoy these readings. No admission is charged.Thursday, March 8, 2012. 2:30 p.m. Please note that this is an afternoon session, as we are observing our winter schedule. Our March readings are hosted in cooperation with the Adirondack Center for Writing, which has graciously engaged our featured reader,
Will Nixon, poet, essayist and blogger.
Also reading March 8th will be
Walking Woodstock: Journeys into the Wild Heart of America's Most Famous Small Town (Bushwhack Books), Love in the City of Grudges (FootHills Publishing), My Late Mother as a Ruffed Grouse (FootHills Publishing) plus the chapbooks When I Had It Made (Pudding House) and The Fish Are Laughing (Pavement Saw). His forthcoming chapbook is My Clone (Pudding House). His work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and listed in Best American Essays 2004. He now runs the Hudson Valley Poetry Blog at willnixon.com.
- Nancy Kimball, sharing "Getting There" from her not-yet-published book "Passion for 'Possums".
- Pat Leonard, "Four Poems of Ireland"
- Vincent Palazzo, from his novel "This Little Piggy Went to the Devil"
Exhibiting artist is AJ Newton.
PAST READINGSThursday, February 9, 2012, 2:30 p.m.
- Pat Leonard - Transfigurations
- Randy Kneer - I Remember When - The Untold Story of Helen Ellett
- David Cederstrom - 109 Absolutely Essential Rules for Avoiding Trouble.
Thursday, January 12, 2012, 2:30 p.m.
- Nancy Kimball, from her book in progress, "Passion for 'Possums"
- Vincent Palazzo, "This Little Piggy Went to the Devil"
- Lee Merrett, from new work
- Mike Mender,
from his debut novel, "Dark Tempest Rolling"
January Exhibit of the Month - Photography of Valiant Poole, Seattle, WA
Friday, December 2, 2011 -
Christmas in Warrensburgh - "Season's Readings"
- ACW featured reader, Mary Sanders Shartle: reading from Winterberry, Pine and also a selection from her upcoming novel, The Hermit
- Mason Smith, Author of Towards Polaris (formerly titled Florida), reading from new work: Far Alaska, due out soon from GrayBooks
- Doug Deneen, reading from his memoir
- Bibi Wein, reading new work, "Local Warming".
November 10, 2011 - 7 p.m.
At Trees - Adirondack Gifts and Books
4942 Lake Shore Drive (Route 9N)
Bolton Landing, coordinated by Barbara Edwards
- Mary Sanders Shartle - "Advice to the Lovelorn (and Other Malarky)"
- RayLene Corgiat - "Tangled Roots", memoir
- Pat Leonard - new memoir
- Lee Merrett - from her selections
October 13, 2011 - Lee Merrett, author of Storied Landscapes and Water Reflections, coordinated
- Lisa Shumek - Poetry
- Jessica Kane - "Passing Through" memoir
- Barbara Morey - "Reflections from the Tail"
- Nancy Kimball - "What Remains" - memoir
September 8, 2011 - Perky Granger coordinated:
- Bibi Wein -
ACW featured reader
Also reading: - Pat Leonard, author of "Transfiguration"
- Carol Gregson (AKA "The Pottersville Complainer"), author of "Leaky Boots."
- Barbara Delaney,
co-author of "Trails with Tales" books, reading from novel
in progress, "Finding Griffin".
Gallery exhibit by Walter McConnell, photography
August: Perky Granger coordinated
Mary Paladin - from her novel in progress, "Adirondack Awakening"
Jan Nickerson - memoir and poem
William Neary - From "Laika" - a chapter from his novel in progress
Perky Granger - "Potted in the Garden"Humorous memoir
Gallery exhibit by Evelyn H. Lucas, watercolorJuly: Helena Holod of Lake George; Pat Leonard, Warrensburg; and Barbara Garro, Saratoga. Email coordinator for a spot.
Gallery exhibit by Emily Latterell - mixed mediaJune marked the beginning of a new cooperative venture between Fiction Among Friends, Willows Bistro and the Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW). Although our readings will continue on the second Thursday of every month, every three months ACW will co-sponsor a "featured reader." Our featured reader for June is none other than PAUL PINES, whose works "Last Call at the Tin Palace" and "My Brother's Madness" have earned national acclaim. Paul's readings typically fill the house, so come early. Other readers scheduled that evening were Doug Deneen, Lee Merrett, Megin Potter.
Gallery Exhibit: Photography by Jerry Wein and Bob FisherMAY 12, 2011 - Readings by Debra Eves (humor), Carolyn Andrulis (from her novel "Echo the Past"), Lisa Shumek (poetry) and Chris Cahill (poetry).
Gallery exhibit - Hand crafted volumes by Robert Walp of Chester Creek Press
April 14, 2011 - Pat Leonard, author of "Transfiguration", coordinated readings by Tina Minkowitz, Bill Broderick, Jessica Kane. April gallery exhibit featured works of Anne Gregson ~ Etchings.March 10 - Our first cancelation ever!
February 10, 2011,
The Willows Bistro Second Thursday Readings, February 10th, featured Pat Leonard of Warrensburg, reading from her new book "Transfiguration," Carla Palmirotto of Queensbury, sharing from her collection of poetry; and Joseph Kern of Adirondack, reading selected short works.
WILLOWS BISTRO
3749 Main Street
Warrensburg, NY 12885
www.willowsbistro.com
debbie.swan@willowsbistro.com
518-504-4344
WORKSHOPS
IRENE SHERLOCK
Thursday, July 26st, 2012 ~ Creative Writing Workshop with Irene Sherlock. Nineteen writers -- experienced folks and first-timers -- gathered to learn and try techniques taught during this workshop, before enjoying a hearty dinner and short readings by Irene and open mic participants. What fun! Ms. Sherlock also will lead the Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat at Wiawaka Holiday House, July 27 - 29. Registrations now open. Contact me with questions. Dinner and workshop requires pre-registration and payment in advance.
Monday, June 27th, 2011 ~ Effective Public Reading Workshop
Actor/director Filomena Riviello helped writers discover how to present riveting readings to sell books. FictionFriends@aol.com. 623-9305.
RAVE REVIEWS FROM PARTICIPANTS!
RECENT BOOKSIGNINGS
Read more about authors who signed.DEC. 3, 2011 ~ CHRISTMAS IN WARRENSBURGH BOOK SIGNINGS - Meet the authors
Saturday, December 3, 2011 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Signing this year:
- 10:00 - Pat Leonard - signing Transfiguration
- 11:00 - Mary Sanders Shartle - signing Notes from the Fire Tower; Glacial Erratica; Winterberry, Pine; Tear of the Clouds
- NOON - Amanda Shaffer - signing Dog Gone Confused & Meghan Lemery signing Please Pass the Barbie Shoes
- 1:00 - Joseph C. Parker - signing Breakfast - Chez Sophie: How it all began
- 2:00 - Diane Chase - signing Adirondack Family Time: Tri-Lakes and High Peaks (With special Adirondack activity for kids)
- 3:00 - Mason Smith - signing Florida/Towards Polaris
SIGNINGS
During Christmas in Warrensburgh, 2009, 2010, 2011 Willows Bistro has opened its' doors for book signings.About this page
This page has been established to provide the public access to information about writer events at Willows Bistro. If you have ideas for content to be included here, please contact me.More about Fiction Among Friends
Read about additional offerings from Fiction Among Friends by following workshop and retreat links above.
Second Thursday Readings at Willows Bistro
Writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to sign up to read on the second Thursday of any month. The readings are held at 7 p.m. from April through November. In December we hold our readings on Friday evening of the Christmas in Warrensburgh celebration. January through March readings are held at 2:30 p.m. Each session usually features four readers, each limited to ten minutes. Refreshments are available. Those who wish to read fiction, memoir, nonfiction or poetry should sign up between 3-4 weeks in advance by stopping in to leave contact information with Debbie, or by emailing Perky Granger at FictionFriends@aol.com. Questions are welcomed.
FICTION AMONG FRIENDS WORKSHOPS*
Monday, June 27th, 2011 ~ Effective Public Reading Workshop
10 am - 4 pm. $40 includes luncheon. Actor/director Filomena Riviello helps you discover how to make everyone realize you're the greatest writer since Dickens by leading participants to more effective oral presentation of their own work. Pre-registration required. FictionFriends@aol.com. 623-9305.Thursday, July 21st, 2011 ~ Creative Writing Workshop with Irene Sherlock
5 p.m. Willows Bistro. $25 includes dinner. 5 p.m. Pre-register and order dinner, 518-623-9305.*See other workshops and retreats hosted by Fiction Among Friends here.