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Writers Group (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland

Join fellow writers the first Wednesday of the month for a friendly critique. The goal is to support one another with constructive feedback and participate in writing exercises. All experience levels welcome! Books Around the Corner is inviting you to participate in Writers Group by phone or email until further notice. The Meeting ID will not change monthly for the Writers Group. Join Online HERE https://zoom.us/j/230496085 Meeting ID: 230 496 085 Join by Phone HERE +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 230 496 085

Free

Eva Holland in Conversation With Ferris Jabr

Online N/A, Portland

Award-winning long-form journalist Eva Holland had always understood that her deepest fears were the death of her mother and falling from heights. She spends the majority of her life avoiding heights when possible, and managing exposure when necessary; but when her mother suddenly passes away, Holland is sent spiraling into a period of deep grief. When, months later, she begins to resurface, the realization that she has survived her worst fear emboldens her to begin an odyssey of confronting fear itself. Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear (The Experiment) chronicles Holland’s investigation of the science of fear, trauma, and anxiety. Using herself as a test subject, she jumps out of airplanes, ice climbs to nerve wreaking heights, and delves into her fears of loss…

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WITS End of Year Reading

Online N/A, Portland

Youth Programs of Literary Arts is thrilled to debut the first virtual iteration of our annual WITS End of Year Reading to celebrate the work and contributions of the adults working behind the scenes to bring Writers in the Schools to life—our WITS writers, teachers, and partners. This event will be hosted by WITS Program Specialist, Joanna Rose. Open to the public with registration in advance. Held via Zoom. Register in Advance for this Event Pronouns: she/her Joanna is the author of the award-winning novel Little Miss Strange (Algonquin Books). Other work has appeared in ZYZZYVA, Windfall Journal, Cloudbank, Artisan Journal, Northern Lights, Oregon Humanities, High Desert Journal, VoiceCatcher, and Bellingham Review, among others. Her essay “That Thing With Feathers” was cited as Notable in…

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Skylit: Vera Kelly Is Not a Mystery by Rosalie Knecht, with Amy Stewart

Online N/A, Portland

Rosalie Knecht discusses her new novel Vera Kelly Is Not a Mystery with Amy Stewart! Order Vera Kelly Is Not a Mystery Order Who Is Vera Kelly? Order Kopp Sisters on the March * Rosalie Knecht is the author of Who Is Vera Kelly? and Relief Map. She is the translator of César Aira’s The Seamstress and the Wind (New Directions) and a Center for Fiction Emerging Writer Fellow. She resides in New York City. Amy Stewart is the New York Times best-selling author of the Kopp Sisters series, which are based on the true story of one of America’s first female deputy sheriffs and her two rambunctious sisters. The books are in development with Elizabeth Banks’ production company, Brownstone, for a television series. Her popular nonfiction titles include…

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Virtual Trivia Night hosted by Rose City Book Pub

Online N/A, Portland

Trivia Night on Zoooooom Your team can be people you live with or people you don't live with. We have a plan, and it is an amazing plan that we will figure out tomorrow night, but trust us. Teams are usually limited to 4 people, but we need more connection, so let's say teams can be up to 6 people. Prizes: The respect and resentment of your peers Cost: Free with optional cover charge Please consider contributing to this virtual event with an optional cover charge here: https://www.rosecitybookpub.com/shop/optional-cover-fee-for-virtual-events-5-suggested Teams will be posted in the discussion. Please comment if you would like to join one of the teams listed.

Free – $5
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