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Category: festival

Getting Ready

On April 10, 2021 By mapelbaIn art, effort, festival, Words Are ArtLeave a comment

It's here! My first event since the pandemic descended. The pandemic is still with us, of course. This is an outdoor event with half the number of artist than there could otherwise be, and we'll be wearing masks. I wouldn't do this at all if it were an indoor event, even though I am vaccinated. …

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Imaginary Events: Day of Dreams

On February 9, 2016January 30, 2016 By mapelbaIn dreams, festival, The Imaginary InvitationLeave a comment

In my calendar of imaginary events comes the Day of Dreams. You choose a dream to come true for a day. The only rule is that your dream may bring no harm to another. Work, school, and war cease for the day. You find a favorite place to curl up and wait. And as the …

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The Imaginary Invitation

On January 12, 2016January 3, 2016 By mapelbaIn books, festival, The Imaginary Invitation1 Comment

I like to stay home with my family, my dogs, my writing, and my art. Venturing into crowds enlivens for a while. Then I need to stay home for a week. But what if I had invitations to perfect events? Let's start the year off with the ideal festival for books. Here's what I would …

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Fingers-crossed and coffee mug filled!

On May 3, 2015 By mapelbaIn art, e-publishing, festival, novels, WIP, writing2 Comments

With a little luck, I might write a lot this week before the summer semester begins. Fingers-crossed and coffee mug filled! Also, I have news. My incredibly supportive and lovely publisher has needed to make a change, and Plum Tree Books is no more. I'm sad, but I hope this will allow her to focus …

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