Shopping with a Cause

Friends, fans, shoppers, readers:

I am delighted and proud to have been invited to participate in a merry shopping event as a local author. A cause which is special and important to me will be supported through this festivity. If you have read my memoir, "Justice for the Lemon Trees," or my book of poetry, "Person Numbers: Poems from Prison," you know that I am a survivor of domestic violence. One of the most vital goals in writing and sharing my personal life with you is so that people who have been abused, bullied, mistreated, isolated, or impoverished will see in my words that they are not alone. Friends and advocates of people escaping from or struggling with these issues also need the validation that the pain is real, and together we are stronger.

This event, which sounds like it's going to be a blast for EVERYONE, is partnering with the community to assist survivors of domestic violence. So mark your calendar, come hang out with me, and experience a jolly shopping day for a good cause.

With a grateful heart,

Jesse

For Immediate Release/ October 2017 MEDIA ALERT

Make It Local New England

What: Make It Local New England will take place at The Kingston Collection in Kingston, Massachusetts on December 16 & 17, 2017. Local New England artisans and makers will display their one of a kind products for sale, there will be a rotation of local book authors selling and signing their books, painting and craft workshops, fashion trucks will sell their inventory inside the building, life advice will be dispensed from gumball machines, and more. The event will embrace local business and creative culture from all over New England. www.MakeItLocalUSA.net

Who: Make It Local New England will allow shoppers experience unique handmade goods and original designs from local artists and makers, meet local authors, and experience the new shopping fad, Mobile Boutiques! The event will offer an opportunity to ask local artists about their backgrounds and technique, meet local authors and Rando The Hipster Dinosaur!

Saturday, December 16, 2017/ 10:00AM- 6:00PM Sunday, December 17, 2017/ 11:00AM- 5:00PM

The Kingston Collection 101 Kingston Collection Way Kingston, MA 02364

$1 Admission, to be donated to local domestic violence resources

Carla Nee, Salted Productions at (781) 803-7535 / carla@saltedproductions.net