Storytelling and the 1455 Story: An Introduction
Let me tell you a story. The discovery of the first cave drawings offers conclusive evidence of at least one thing: the power of narrative has been with us as long as we’ve been able to communicate. One might suggest these crude but sometimes beautiful images were the...
1455 Presents Spoken Word at The Hideaway Cafe
Last Thursday I hosted our second spoken word Open Mic at The Hideaway Cafe. Size, it’s said, doesn’t matter, but it should if you’re talking about a worthy endeavor finding an audience (other things too, it’s said). As such, it was gratifying...
The Art and Business of Author Platform with Jane Friedman
Professional authors always have one thing in common: they seek an audience for their work, and almost always a bigger audience. Having a strong and growing readership helps turn writing into a sustainable, full-time career. But what leads to readership growth? And...
BOOKED: Sean Murphy Q&A with Bethanne Patrick
An oldie but goodie from summer of 2018. I had the pleasure of talking with good friend, literary rock star, and 1455 Advisory Board member Bethanne Patrick (AKA @TheBookMaven) about…everything. It’s at once refreshing and encouraging to hear about many of...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES AT HANDLEY LIBRARY, VOL. 9: RONNIE CITRON-FINK
1455’s Author Series at Handley Regional Library continued on September 26 with Ronnie Citron-Fink. She is the author of TRUE ROOTS: What Quitting Hair Dye Taught Me About Health and Beauty and is a contributor to “A Glorious Freedom: On being a Woman Getting...
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