Women will gather in mid-July to immerse themselves in writing and nature. Two daily classes are followed by free time in the afternoon and readings in the evening. Class choices include poetry, fiction, journaling, memoir and multi-genre.Since 1995, this retreat has embraced and celebrated the talent women bring to writing. Our voices, so often diminished […]
Trusting God during Difficult CircumstancesSome of our times are harder than others. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, health issues, financial worries or even positive changes like starting a new relationship, the “not knowing” can be challenging. Poet Rainer Maria Rilke in his famous volume “Letters to a Young Poet” encourages the young poet […]
Independent Press (IPPY) Award-winning author and Saratoga County resident Jacqueline Boulden launches her second novel at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs at 6 pm on January 30, 2024. Family Ties Family Lies is about a woman who returns to her hometown in upstate New York to care for her ailing mother, and discovers a web […]
Author of the eternally popular how-to book, The Joy of Writing Sex: A Guide for Fiction Writers (1996), Elizabeth Benedict applies her talents to retelling the story of her recent encounter with cancer in Rewriting Illness: A View of My Own (2023).NPR’s Mara Liasson called it “startling, self-aware, and wickedly funny,” and Professor Kathy G. […]
Sandra Guzmán, Afro Indigenous storyteller and literary editor, presents her new anthology, Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women (2023), a dazzling collection of essential works by 140 Latin American and indigenous writers— many of them translated into English for the first time. Kirkus Reviews called it, “A significant collection […]
“A Galère of Poetic Autopsies” is held the first Thursday of each month at Hudson’s historic Park Theater. Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration and shadows behind their work.February 1 features: Ifetayo Cobbins, Matthew Hupert, and John K Lawson Hosted and curated by […]
Natalya Sukhonos will lead a sestina writing workshop at the Bethlehem Public Library on February 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm.Created by troubadours in the 12th century, the sestina is a poetic form of patterned repetition. It relies on key end words that are repeated in a certain highly codified order. The sestina is a fascinating […]
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Samira Sangare and SG. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 pm and the readings will start at 7:00. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured […]
Aaliyah Bilal’s debut story collection, Temple Folk (2023), is a groundbreaking portrait of the lived experiences of Black Muslims—a community rarely featured in U.S. literature—as they grapple with the challenges of faith, family, and freedom in America.Bilal, who grew up in a Black Muslim family outside Washington, D.C., presents a diverse cast of flawed, heroic, […]
Poetry/Storytelling Open MicFeaturing Poet Jay Rogoff, Author of seven books of poetry, including The Cutoff, which won the Word Works Washington Prize, and, from Louisiana State University Press, The Long Fault, The Art of Gravity, Enamel Eyes, and, most recently, Loving in Truth: New and Selected Poems. His new book, Becoming Poetry: Poets and Their […]
St. Rocco’s Readings for the Dispossessed welcomes you to our penultimate reading at the College of Saint Rose Centennial Hall.An afternoon of readings to welcome Ric Royer and his “Niagara Falls, NY” book tour to Albany, with Elliot Teteault and Sof Voet. Surprise musical guest TBA. Gather at 4pm. Readings begin promptly at 4:30pm. At […]
Poet Kathleen Anne Smith will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets.Kathleen Anne Smith is a local writer and editor, who has read her poems at many of the area’s open mic venues. Her book […]
Women’s Issues and the Arts” is a new group that will meet on the third Thursday each month. Discussions will concern past and contemporary women’s issues and the methods through which writers and artists have dealt with the societal challenges facing women. Participants will have the opportunity to share their concerns and ideas and are encouraged to share […]
Join us for a lively program to mark the launch of a new temporary exhibit at the New York State Museum.The exhibit will showcase Abraham Lincoln’s preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation (Sept. 22, 1862), the only surviving Proclamation document in Lincoln’s own hand, and an audio recording of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering […]
Half-day contemplative writing retreat alternating sessions of mindfulness meditation, walking meditation, and writing with optional prompts. Suitable for writers of all genres. Meditation instruction will be provided for anyone new to meditation or in need of a refresher. Dress comfortably and bring paper and pen, laptop or tablet. All are welcome!Why practice mindfulness in conjunction […]
Plot. If it works well, you may have a great book. If your plot falls flat, well, you need to find the problems and fix them. Elena Hartwell Taylor is the author of the Eddie Shoes Mysteries about a mother/daughter crime fighting duo. She also works as a developmental editor and has written a guidebook […]
It’s February! The Literary Love Continues!Join us for the 4th program of our 10th season at Next Year’s Words, a New Paltz Literary Forum, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 7:30 at Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz, New York 12561 The featured readers for this community celebration of words at the library […]
Karin Lin-Greenberg is the author of You Are Here (2023), a debut novel about the residents of a small Upstate New York town who must grapple with the impending closure of a once-bustling shopping mall.The novel appeared on numerous “Best of” lists throughout 2023, including Elle magazine’s “Best and Most Anticipated Books of 2023,” the […]
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild presents an afternoon fiction writers workshop with Moriah Hampton.Join us for an exciting workshop on exploring the art of creating compelling backstories in fiction! Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a seasoned novelist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their storytelling skills. Hosted at the Albany Public Library – […]
Presented by the NYS Writers Institute*Workshop will be conducted on Zoom. Link to the Zoom meeting will be shared with registered participants before the workshop or click “View the Event” in your order confirmation. This is a free online workshop. Advance registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-law-school-writers-ai-the-robots-are-coming-with-jode-millman-tickets-780733152877?aff=oddtdtcreator Protecting Your Artistic Rights – Artificial Intelligence: The Robots are Coming, […]
Richard Mirabella is the author of the debut novel, Brother & Sister Enter the Forest (2023), a queer coming-of-age novel about a young man’s relationship with a violent older boyfriend—and how he and his sister survive a terrible crime.The book was named a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, a Washington Post Noteworthy Book, […]
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild will host the Prose Writers Showcase on March 2, 2024 from 1-2:30 pm at the Albany Public Library – Washington Avenue Branch in the Community Room. This event will feature selections from writers David Bushman, Cynthia Stephens, and Mark Marchand, followed by a Q & A from the audience. We anticipate hosting more […]
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
