Words on the Verge

Thank you Robin Flanigan for reading for us on September 22nd.

Words on the Verge   ~A Westside Literary Salon~ Event Reminder September 22nd About Robin L. Flanigan Flanigan launched her writing career while living in a Baltimore graveyard. She was a beat reporter for eleven years, winning several national awards, and now works as a freelance writer and editor for magazines, newspapers, websites and marketing collateral. Her work has been published in The Sun, Motherwell, and other literary magazines and anthologies. Robin was part of the 2016 cast of “Listen to Your Mother,” and has been interviewed on both coasts for podcasts about the writing process. Her coffee-table book on the city of Rochester was published in 2009, and her mindfulness-themed children’s book is forthcoming. Special Book Release Event Special Event: Before There Was Yonder Join us on September 30th as we celebrate the release of Before There Was Yonder. A book geared for middle school readers and ...

Join us on September 30th as we celebrate the release of Before There Was Yonder. A book geared for middle school readers and beyond, Before There Was Yonder is a tale of a world in crisis and of a gentle bunny who takes it upon himself to venture far from the cozy world of Wonderland to learn more about what can be done to help heal the planet. The story illustrates the many ways in which we are all connected and that we are all in this together. Written in kind, compassionate language and with humor, each creature The Grand Bunny meets is designed to, not only inform The Grand Bunny, but allows a child/teacher/educator to research and provide additional educational opportunities whether it be on Charles King, the youngest drummer boy, to diseases that affect bunnies, or the environmentalism of Aldo Leopold. Katherine Weston’s elegant illustrations carry with them the story’s spirit of environmentalism, kindness, compassion and caring. There is a companion coloring book as well. The...

Our first reader this season is Robin L. Flanigan on 9-22-18. Flanigan launched her writing career while living in a Baltimore graveyard. She was a beat reporter for eleven years, winning several national awards, and now works as a freelance writer and editor for magazines, newspapers, websites and marketing collateral. Her work has been published in The Sun, Motherwell, and other literary magazines and anthologies. Robin was part of the 2016 cast of “Listen to Your Mother,” and has been interviewed on both coasts for podcasts about the writing process. Her coffee-table book on the city of Rochester was published in 2009, and her mindfulness-themed children’s book is forthcoming.

Words on the Verge  ~A Westside Literary Salon~ Thank you to  Lit Hub  for featuring our article about  Words on the Verge . Please  visit  and read about the past and future of this very special literary reading series. . Announcing  our Fall 2018 Lineup of readers:   September 22nd Robin Flanigan October 20th Annette Daniels Taylor November 10th Patti Lavell All events are from 5-7pm at A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St., Brockport, NY 14420. Light refreshments served. Words on the Verge events are FREE and open to the public. Support Words on the Verge Words on the Verge now has a  Patreon  page! It is easier than ever to support the work we do. Our initial goal is $500 by August 31st.  Every little bit helps, so make a pledge today. Save the Date Join us in thanking our s...

View this email in your browser Words on the Verge  Mark your calendars! We've got the fall Words on the Verge reading dates ready. Stay tuned to future newsletters for information on who will be reading as well as an announcement about some changes to our program format. All events are from 5-7pm at A Different Path Gallery, 27 Market St., Brockport, NY 14420. Light refreshments served. Words on the Verge events are FREE and open to the public.   Upcoming dates: September 22nd October 20th November 10th Support Words on the Verge Words on the Verge now has a  Patreon  page! It is easier than ever to support the work we do. Our initial goal is $500 by August 31st.  Every little bit helps, so make a pledge today. Community News NOT NORMAL  Art in the Age of Trump Art by Noah Cousineau Building Company Theater  and ArtRage Gallery are teaming up again thi...

Words on the Verge  We had a great time with writer  Leslie C. Youngblood .She shared some beautiful writing and lots of wisdom about the writing and publishing process.  Thank you Leslie! You can meet Leslie at the upcoming  Ladder Literary Conference  . Support Words on the Verge Words on the Verge now has a  Patreon  page! It is easier than ever to support the work we do. Our initial goal is $500 by August 31st.  Every little bit helps, so make a pledge today. Community News Upcoming Book Launch:  Saturday, June 23, 2 - 3:30pm Mystery Gifts by Denise Thompson-Slaughter Before Your Quiet Eyes Bookstore 439 Monroe Avenue, Rochester Denise Thompson-Slaughter  celebrates the publication of her novella,  Mystery Gifts,  a “cozy” mystery set on the beautiful shores of Nova Scotia.  This is a FREE event. Join...