Question 1

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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CANNABIS CUISINE: BUD PAIRINGS OF A BORN AGAIN CHEF

We've had a hectic (yet productive) couple of months, so why not chill out a 'lil? We had such a successful run with our last cookbook selection; we decided to try it again. And since it's April, why not celebrate 420 on April 20th at 4:20 with a Cannabis Cookbook. For those of you who live in a state where cannabis legal, choose a recipe, make a dish and come join us for what is sure to be one of our more interesting and fun bookclubs EVA! Cannabis Cuisine is about the art of marijuana as an ingredient. It’s more than a cannabis cookbook. Like a fine wine, cannabis is meant to be paired according to its unique profile. With every dish, she looks to the textures, flavors and scents of the bud before masterfully pairing it with ingredients that transcend the dish. >> Purchase Book >> Bookclub SIgn Up (Facebook Group)

Question 2

Sunday, May 23, 2021

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SOUL SERENADE: RHYTHM, BLUES & COMING OF AGE THROUGH VINYL

We decided to let long-time supporter Dale Guy Madison choose our May selection, "Soul Serenade: Rhythm, Blues & Coming of Age Through Vinyl" by Rashod Ollison. An avid lover of music and biographies, this one of his favorite reads and one we're sure will stick with you far past the last page. Steeped in the sounds, the smells, the salty language of rural Arkansas in the 1980s, Soul Serenade is the memoir of a pop music critic whose love for soul music was fostered by his father, Raymond. In textured and evocative language, and peppered with unexpected humor, Soul Serenade is an original and captivating coming-of-age story set to an original beat. >> Purchase Book >> Bookclub SIgn Up (Facebook Group)

Question 3

Poets & Writers

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This website not only provides ready access to databases of literary magazines, small presses, literary agents, MFA programs and writing contests, it also has information about how to get published, and an active community of writers who share information, support, and advice. >>Read More

Question 4

Grammar Girl

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Aptly billed as “your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage and fun developments in the English language,” Grammar Girl will set you straight when you’re feeling insecure about your use of a semicolon. >> Read More

Question 5

Jane Friedman

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When it comes to the topic of publishing in the digital age, there are few people more knowledgeable than former Writer’s Digest publisher Jane Friedman. Her blog includes posts on topics ranging from “how to find a literary agent,” to “best practices for author Facebook pages,” and “the complete guide to query letters.” >>Read More

Question 6

Brain Pickings

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If it’s inspiration you’re after, look no further than this treasure trove of ideas. Curated by the endlessly curious Maria Popova, Brain Pickings is a one-woman labor of love that will provide you endless intellectual and creative stimulation. >>Read More

Question 7

Writer’s Digest

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Another great one-stop shop for creative writers, this site hosts everything from writing advice and prompts, to publishing tips, to community forums and blogs (and you don’t have to be a magazine subscriber to access it). >>Read More

Question 8

poets.org | The Academy of American Poets

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When you’re in need of motivation, this website has lots of essays on “why writing matters.” It also has an extensive collection of over 5,000 poems by writers past and present. >>Read More

Question 9

Literary Market Place

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The LMP is a directory of book publishers and literary agents in the U.S. and Canada. >>Read More

Question 10

Kirkus Reviews – “Word on the Street”

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Every week, Kirkus posts a Q&A with a publisher, agent, or bookseller on the Pro Connect part of their website. This is a great resource for writers looking for the inside scoop from industry professionals. >>Read More

Question 11

Literary Hub

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Dubbed “the best of the literary internet,” LITHUB curates daily and weekly lists of engaging and informative articles from across the literary spectrum. They also publish original content and exclusive excerpts by great writers. >>Read More

Question 12

U.S. Copyright Office

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This is dryer reading for sure (it’s the government after all), but here you will find everything you need to know about copyrighting, including a step-by-step guide to registering your work. >>Read More

Question 13

Writers Guild of America West

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The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, videogames and new media content that keep audiences constantly entertained and informed. >>Read More

Question 14

Roadmap Writers

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Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for Career Writers looking for a guided path to success. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. >>Read More

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