1455 PRESENTS: A READING & CONVERSATION WITH GINA FRANGELLO, AUTHOR OF ‘BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN’
One of the big gifts of this book is the way the reader learns so many things along with the narrative: we of course learn about Gina the writer and we increasingly learn about Gina the human being (which includes Gina the daughter, Gina the mother, Gina the wife,...
The 14:55 Interview: Virginia Writers Edition
We are excited to bring the next installment of The 14:55 Interview, a new series that takes a short, but deep dive into the writing life. Get a glimpse into what makes your favorite creative types tick—from the writers who inspired them, to the weird habits that...
Leveraging Empathy and Creativity for Effective Communication
Special thanks to Jenn Sherman (Founder and CEO of The Influencer Collective) and Jenny Shtipelman for inviting me to take part in this timely and important discussion. Full props to Pivotal Moments, from whom I’ve plagiarized the summary and key takeaways...
1455 PRESENTS: A READING AND CONVERSATION WITH LAURA MCCARTY, author of ‘JUST ONE SWALLOW’
I’d like to thank Laura McCarty for participating in this special reading and discussion. This event is the third of three in partnership with The Anacostia Swim Club. As you may or may not know, it’s currently both unsafe and illegal to swim in the Anacostia River. A...
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