Join Laura and author Cynthia Reeves at the Gibbs Library in Washington, Maine for a conversation about the novel in stories: How does this genre differ from a traditional novel? What unique benefits does it offer readers? What are some popular examples? How might you approach writing one? Laura will read from Consecration Pond and Cynthia will read from Falling Through the New World, her novel in stories about an Italian American family. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. 

The time will be announced, and you can check with the Gibbs Library programming.

Along with fiction author Cynthia Reeves author of Falling Through the New World, Laura will be talking about the genre of novels in stories with readings from Consecration Pond at Anodyne Book Shop.

To reserve a seat, please call 207.548.4212.

Elizabeth will be talking about her memoir Sailing at the Edge of Disaster: A Memoir of a Young Woman’s Daring Year in the Charlotte Hobbs Library Speaker Series

This is a ZOOM only event. Find the link HERE.

Sunday January 7 at 4:00 pm EST, we’ll be hosting a live reading with writers featured in kerning no. 4, with its theme, “Body as Evidence.” We’ll also be talking about the upcoming call for writing for issue no. 5. Here’s the info you need to join us!

Reading with kerning No, 4 contributors
Sunday, January 7, 2024
4:00-5:30 p.m. Eastern

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82783715718?pwd=VTJkbGJQYVVjd0lJZEVNdEpRcnlsQT09
Meeting ID: 827 8371 5718
Passcode: 361275

Sunday August 20 at 4:00 pm EST, we’ll be hosting a live reading with writers featured in kerning no. 3.—the theme was Secret Identities.

We’ll also be talking about the upcoming call for writing for no. 4, the new theme and some of the changes we’ve made for this issue. The biggest one being: we will be paying writers whose work is accepted.

Here’s the info you need to join us!

Reading with kerning #3 Writers

Time: Aug 20, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86995358211?pwd=NFZUQkhMZ2dmZzNxeHJiNXJCZXRQdz09

Meeting ID: 869 9535 8211

Passcode: 088586

Elizabeth Garber will have a reading and conversation about her memoir, Sailing at the Edge of Disaster: A Memoir of a Young Girl’s Daring Year, at the Sedgewick Village Library.

Elizabeth will give a presentation with photos from her memoir, Sailing at the Edge of Disaster, the story of her year at sea in 1971 that ended with being held hostage in Panama.

Elizabeth Garber will have a reading and conversation about her memoir, Sailing at the Edge of Disaster: A Memoir of a Young Girl’s Daring Year, at Schooner Cove in Damariscotta.

Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta.

Elizabeth Garber will have a reading and conversation about her memoir, Sailing at the Edge of Disaster: A Memoir of a Young Girl’s Daring Year, at the Rockland Public Library. For more information contact: Em Lewis at 207-594-0310

Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Belfast Public Library.

Join Kate along with Gary Lawless and Ian Ramsey in an Earth Day/National Poetry Month reading at the Curtis Library in Brunswick Maine.

Kate will be reading from collection of work from LandTrust, as well as Mast Year published by Littoral Press and some pieces from her newest collection with Toad Hall Editions Orbit.

Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Thomaston Public Library.

Laura will be presenting a program entitled, "What Is a Short-Story Cycle, Why Write One, and How?" at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

What is a Short Story Cycle? Why Write One? And How?

Join Laura Bonazzoli at the Rockport Public Library where she’ll discuss the short story cycle genre, its characteristics and advantages, and how you can begin writing one. She’ll also present her book Consecration Pond.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Toad Hall Editions author Laura Bonazzoli reads selections from her debut collection, Consecration Pond, a novel in stories, then discusses her creative process with Toad Hall’s Editorial Director Maya Stein. A Q & A with participants follows.

Story Hour with Laura Bonazzoli
Time: Dec 11, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89426574907
Meeting ID: 894 2657 4907

One Day Only! Book Shop Pop Up

Readings by Authors: Linda Buckmaster, Suzanne D’Corsey, Elizabeth Garber, Ellen Sander, Deb Shepard, Karin Spitfire, Penny West

Refreshments and Book signings

Join us at the Norton Pond Bandstand in Lincolnville (Breezemere Park) for Laura’s book launch event—we couldn’t think of a better place to hold a launch event for this book! Laura will be reading from Consecration Pond, talking about her book, signing copies and talking to us about writing a collection of linked short stories.

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Like to hear Laura read now? Visit the link below to hear her read and talk to Toad Hall’s Editorial Director Maya Stein about her book, her work and so much more.

The Environmental Humanities Symposium on the Great Salt Lake: Lessons of Art, Action, and Culture
Natural History Museum of Utah is hosting a community reading of the poem irreplaceable.

Come, help us make an offering to the lake! Free with registration.

Sign up here!
Full schedule & more information

Elizabeth will be hosted by the Colonial Theatre in Belfast to show a Book Trailer for Sailing at the Edge of Disaster made by Camden film maker David Berez, as well as a slide show of images from her year at sea in the early 1970s.

Nan will read from prayers not meant for heaven and her forthcoming book irreplaceable.

This reading is a part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival and will be hosted in Boulder Pavilion Park.
Free to the public, everyone welcome!

Nan will read from prayers not meant for heaven and her forthcoming book irreplaceable.

This reading is a part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival and will be hosted at the kt Gallery. Free to the public, everyone welcome!

Nan will read lake woman leaving, a myth born of water and finalist for the Alfred Lambourne Prize. Free to the public, everyone welcome!