Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) and Rochester Writers have once again partnered for the second annual Author Fair featuring local and regional writers in a variety of genres. This year the event will be online and include nearly thirty local authors in recorded on-camera interviews. Continue reading Rochester Hills Public Library & Rochester Writers hold Second Annual Author Fair this Weekend
Grandma’s gone. Now Sukey races against time to unravel the mysteries of a puzzling inheritance – a sock drawer – from a grandmother she was forbidden to know. A note and a key to Grandma’s “most precious treasure” sends Sukey on wild adventures with unexpected twists and turns. Will Sukey learn the truth about her grandmother, unlock the questions that will lead to peace, and connect her fragmented family? And, can she find the answers before an estate sale ends everything? Author Sue Agauas’ first full-length novel, Grandma’s Sock Drawer, delivers for readers and receives rave reviews. Continue reading Michigan Author’s Debut Novel Receives Rave Reviews
Rochester’s literary scene comes alive during Shop Small Saturday’s Author Fair hosted by the Rochester Hills Public Library, in partnership with Rochester Writers on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This literary event offers the chance to discover intriguing local authors from a variety of genres. The event will feature a mix of traditionally published and self-published works. Find adventure in a … Continue reading Shop Small Saturday Author’s Fair celebrates Michigan Authors
“Alive and Well and Writing” is the theme for Rochester Writers’ Twelfth Annual Fall Conference at Oakland University on Saturday, October 19. Focusing on topics that are a part of the writing life, attendees will learn about the latest trends, publishing, and sharing their message. Fiction, nonfiction, and business topics will be presented as lectures, workshops, and panel discussions. This event will feature Michigan authors, speakers, and educators. Literary agents who are seeking talented authors will be available for appointments to review manuscripts for potential publication. Continue reading Rochester Writers’ Twelfth Annual Fall Conference
Recently I was asked what some of my favorite books and resources were when I created my very first vision board and during the time of major changes in my life. I was asked this during my recent Vision Board presentation at the Path of Consciousness Conference and Retreat and my Envision Your Author Success workshop at the Detroit Working Writers Conference. There are so many … Continue reading Resources for Change and Growth
Personal and professional growth are about investing in yourself. It allows you to be proactive, resourceful, and to enhance your current skills or to try something new. What will your next adventure be? Workshops are available both in person and online. A list of available workshops are listed below and if you don’t see something, please inquire because the current offerings are always being expanded upon … Continue reading Workshops with Sonya
As creators we want to own our craft so that we may succeed with our literary goals. Sometimes the path is less than clear, or we struggle with setting our intentions and reaching our goals. Join me, Sonya Julie, on November 10, 2018 at the Detroit Working Writers (DWW) Annual Conference to learn about the power of creating a vision board to carry forward your … Continue reading Creative Vision Board Workshop – Envision your Author Success! at the Detroit Working Writers Conference
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Saturday was the Rochester Writers’ Conference, and I surprised even myself by keeping up with updating the IG Stories and live Tweeting (the film screenings and premieres must be honing my skills!). I saved my IG Story as a Highlight, so hop over to Instagram and check that out (although I did include a few of my favorites below)…there… Continue reading Rochester Writers’ Conference Roundup!
Long ago, a woman gifted me a book called The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down. This was my introduction into the science of the subconscious mind, how we can, through habitual thinking, imagery, and the belief in a higher power […] via Envision Your Success Using Vision Boards — Weam Namou Continue reading Envision Your Success Using Vision Boards — Weam Namou
Earlier this year, I led a journaling workshop at the Theosophical Society. Robert E. Haskins attended this workshop and when it was over, he asked if he could take a look at my handwriting. Observing the few lines I’d written, he began to describe my character, state of mind, emotions, skills, and some of the […] via The Importance of Handwriting — The Path of Consciousness Continue reading The Importance of Handwriting — The Path of Consciousness
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