How does a writer, working alone, manage isolation?

The initial spark of a novel and putting words to paper is a solitary thing—but even introverted authors need a band of brothers or sisters. Come hear the secrets of one writing community that has balanced isolation and creative collaboration for eight years—and has a lot to show for it! Between us (Nichole Bernier, Kathy Crowley, Juliette Fay, Randy Susan Meyers, and E. B. Moore ) we’ve twelve published books (with five more in the works), many published short stories and articles, a literary blog, awards and residencies, and even, (coming soon), a big bricks-and-mortar local bookstore.

Pull up a chair and see what it’s like to be part of a rigorous yet supportive writing circle.

 At the  Boston Book Festival on Saturday, October 15 at Old South Mary Norton Hall, 645 Boylston Street in Boston.

645 Boylston Street at the Old South Church. Noon. Boston Book Festival!

And yes, along with our books, present and future, we are thrilled that in March, 2017, member Kathy Crowley and her husband, Chris Abouzeid (also a writer), will open Belmont Books in Belmont, MA. Ah, we can’t help but imagine the readings! (I’m planning to use my connections and  launch  The Widow of Wall Street there— if they’ll let me.)

So, bonus: You can ask about how one opens that dream business, a bookstore cafe. (Hint: more work than you’d imagine!)

Please join us on Saturday, where we’ll also be giving a raffle prize for a very literary quiz question.