Welcome to a new month of literary activities! I do my best to find free local events to share with my readers. I have discovered a variety this month, for reading, gifting, celebrating, and learning. If you have an event you would like to share with me, please let me know!
NaNoWriMo begins! This is a celebration of National Novel Writing Month. Have you ever dreamed of penning a novel? Here is an engaging way to jumpstart your writing with tips and camaraderie. Sign up now for an introduction to the writing community.
11/1 Treat yourself to decadent snacks, or sip a maple or pumpkin pie latte at Belmont Books while attending Charlotte Gordon's presentation of her book, "Romantic Outlaws." 7PM.
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11/5 Waltham Public Library 7PM-8:45PM: Using What You Know to Write a Mystery
11/6 ELECTION DAY after voting, meet up at Panera Bread on Lexington Street, Waltham for a sweet treat or a soothing drink. I am hosting Freedom to Write. Holiday cards for people in local prisons will be available to sign. This is my second year working with Black and Pink Boston, and each card signed is a blessing to someone lonely during the holiday season. If you feel inclined to bring your laptop or pad of paper, stick around and write that novel for NaNoWriMo!
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11/7 Newton Free Library 6PM-8:50PM: NaNoWriMo drop in
11/8 Brookline Booksmith 7PM: Joseph Olshan discusses his book, "Black Diamond Fall."
11/9 Porter Square Books 7PM: Stephen Lane presents "No Sanctuary."
11/13 Newton Free Library7PM-9PM: Poetry readings by Zvi Sesling, Vicki Vogt, and David Gullette, followed by open mike.
11/14 You are invited to an author signing at Brelundi's at the watch factory! I will be signing copies of my brand new novel, "Watch City: Waltham Watch." Come enjoy some delicious deli platters with me and chit-chat about Waltham's steampunk history! 5-6:30, a perfect way to wind down!
11/15 Waltham Public Library 7:15-8:45, WPL Book Club discusses "The Crane Wife" by Patrick Ness
11/16 Arts at the Armory 8PM-10PM: Richard Cambridge's Poets Theatre featuring Carla Schwartz
11/17 Dickens Holiday Festival 10AM-3PM, All Souls Church, Braintree MA: I will be there in full steampunk attire, traveling back in time to a gorgeous Victorian Christmas scene. Victorian Santa and other characters in Victorian regalia will be in attendance, spreading their holiday joy.
11/19 Waltham Public Library 7:15-8:45, Book Club discusses "For the Win" by Cory Doctorow
11/20 Porter Square Books 7PM: Bill Cummings presents "Starting Small and Making it Big."
11/21 Newton Free Library 6PM-8:50PM NaNoWriMo drop in.
11/26 Waltham Public Library 7:15-8:45, Initiating Inspiration book club discusses "Boy Erased" by Garrard Conley
11/28 Newtonville Books 7PM: Belle Brette, author of "Gina in the Floating World," and Cheryl Suchors, author of "48 Peaks," discuss their books.
11/29 New England Mobile Book Fair 6PM: Nataly Kogan presents her book, "Happier Now."
I will keep you updated as the month goes on. Stay tuned for the final installment of Lucci's List Fall 2018, and for the Lucci's List December 2018 reveal!