Before I get to my big juicy news, let me share with you the super cool events that went on this past week. As always, it is a blast to meet readers of Waltham Patch and share the experience!
While many establishments were rained out from the torrential rain on Tuesday, Arts at the Armory sponsored First and Last Word Poetry. It takes courage to read out loud, and these poets proved their bravery.
Thursday, the Waltham Public Library book club discussed James Baldwin's "The Evidence of Things Not Seen." I am reviewing it for Lucci's List, which will be published next week.
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Belmont Books hosted the Writer's Craft Series: On the Dark Side: YA Authors Talk Craft. This series has provided a tremendous opportunity for local writers of all genres to learn from the best. On this particular evening, Lygia Day Peñaflor and local authors Kim Savage and Holly Black shared their insights on the creepier scenarios in YA books. And I had a total fan-girl moment meeting Holly Black (remember "The Spiderwick Chronicles?")!
Okay, onto a new week. Almost at the super juicy part.
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Monday at the Waltham Public Library, the Initiating Inspiration Book Club will discuss "Daring Greatly" by Breen Brown from 7:15-8:45.
Tuesday, Belmont Books is providing Crime Fiction Authors in Conversation from 7-9PM.
Wednesday is an event I just can't miss. You know the "Make Way for Ducklings" sculptures on Boston Common? The sculptor, Nancy Schon, is from Newton, and the Newton Free Library is throwing her a 90th birthday bash! Everyone is invited to come wish her a happy birthday. There will be a children's craft table, refreshments, and fun surprises for Nancy. The celebration will be held from 4-5PM outside the library by other sculptures Nancy Schon has created and donated to the library.
Okay, now the big, juicy, tasty, local literary news. (Ahem).
Waltham author, also known as Mayor of Waltham Patch, also known as, ME, Jessica Lucci, is being honoured by the Waltham Historical Society with a book launch for "Watch City: Waltham Watch." As a Waltham author writing about Waltham, I am pleased to invite you to this multi-media event sponsored by this friendly group of people devoted to Waltham. Help yourself to 1880s style refreshments whilst I read from some fun sections, and compare them to factual info in my handy-dandy guidebook I wrote just for YOU! Have fun with the steampunk photo-ops! All guests will receive a free gift, and the opportunity to have their copies of "Watch City: Waltham Watch" signed. Thursday, September 27, 7PM, at 260 Grove Street (the former Bright School). We are gonna party like it's 1889!
After you rest up Friday night reading my book, prepare yourself for a super lit weekend!
Saturday, the Minuteman Bikeway is celebrating its 25th year in artistic style! Join the community for a celebration of the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway's 25th anniversary. Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford have united to present "Going Places on the Minuteman Bikeway. From 11AM-3PM Saturday, each town will provide entertainment and art long the bikeway. Haikus from local poets, including Jessica Lucci, (hola!) will be installed as visual art for all to enjoy.
Another local gem is observing a milestone on Saturday, too! Newtonville Books is inviting everyone to come celebrate its 20th Anniversary!
If you are not yet exhausted from all that partying, or if you feel like a day trip, then join me at the Compass Rose Steampunk Festival in Woodstock, CT.
Sunday, take a big stretch and join me on a meditative walk on the Minuteman Bikeway. We will meet at the Lexington Visitor's Center at 10AM and walk until 11AM. Let's cross our fingers that it doesn't rain. If so , I'll be wearing my Mucks.
Sunday afternoon from 3-5, Porter Square Books is hosting Be the Change: Writers Without Margins. Porter Square Books continually offers civic-minded events that can be easily enjoyed.
Stay tuned this week as I release my latest "Lucci's List" book reviews.
If you have a local literary event you would like me to feature, let me know!
See you soon!