Events, Workshops, and Book Clubs

Who: Edward H. Carpenter
What: “Blue Helmet: My Year as a UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan”
Where: tinyurl.com/edwardspotlight

You can pre-order the book from Amazon, Bookshop.org (supports local bookstores – use this link for 20% off), or University of Nebraska Press (use code 6AS25 for 40% off the cover price – does not report to NYT bestseller list). Connect with the author on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, BlueSky, Goodreads. Also make sure to check out World Without War, and Amazon Author Central.

One hour of generative writing, and a second hour of sharing the work out loud for feedback from other writers.

February Book Club: A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone

In honor of Valentine’s Day, this month we’re diving into a romance like no other. A Lesson in Thorns explores desire and power in a gothic mystery setting. At its heart, this book is a beautiful example of what the romance genre has to offer. It’s also an opportunity to touch on the enduring influence of T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, and the role genre fiction has historically provided for depictions of relationships shunned by the mainstream.

⚠️ CONTENT NOTE: This book contains explicit adult content, and themes of power exchange, kink, and polyamory. While tastefully written, it is undeniably “spicy.” Please be mindful of your comfort level before diving in. 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Join us on February 27, 2025 at 7PM ET. Register at https://bit.ly/bookclubfeb25.