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Mark Your Calendars: South Loop Neighbors Authors Night is One Week Away

January 26, 20221 CommentPosted in book tour, public speaking, writing

This just in: public health officials reported this morning that the number of COVID hospitalizations are continuing to decrease in Illinois. With covid “in retreat” now, we’re hoping people will feel more comfortable attending South Loop Neighbors’ Authors Night in person next Wednesday, February 2 at Half Sour, 755 S. Clark in Chicago. The event […]

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Who’s In That Number at Printers Row Lit Fest This Weekend? Regan Burke, Luna and me!

September 8, 20214 CommentsPosted in book tour, careers/jobs for people who are blind, memoir writing, politics, Seeing Eye dogs, Writing for Children

Printers Row Lit Fest is back! I’ll be sitting with Luna the Seeing Eye dog in front of Sandmeyer’s, our favorite local bookstore at 1:00 this Saturday afternoon, September 11 to chat with passers-by and sign books for any and all interested bookworms. Sandmeyer’s first honored me with a spot at their table way back […]

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Saturdays with Seniors: Regan’s Transition Team

November 21, 20205 CommentsPosted in book tour, careers/jobs for people who are blind, guest blog, memoir writing, politics, public speaking, radio, teaching memoir, writing prompts

I am pleased to feature author Regan Burke as our Saturdays withSeniors guest blogger today. News stories this month inspired me to assign “Transition Team” to her writing class this past week. “Focus on a significant change in your life,” I told them. “Who helped you through?” The long-awaited publication of Regan’s memoir In That […]

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