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A monthly zoom book club that focuses on chapbooks and novellas from small presses. Run by @suzannehicks.bsky.social, @allisonwrites.bsky.social and @chelseastickle.bsky.social. https://cataloguing-pain.eventbrite.com

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Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins

Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins

Thanks to Allison Blevins and all who attended Thursday’s meeting to discuss Cataloguing Pain. We had a wonderful discussion about this beautiful poetry collection, and Allison’s forthcoming work!

20.07.2024 19:51 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins

Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins

Join us this upcoming Thursday! We’re discussing Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from @YesYesBooks. Get your questions ready because Allison will be stopping by for a Q&A!

Book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

16.07.2024 18:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“My cells die and replace themselves—five days, fourteen days, fifteen years—I am partially new and yet…still always dying.” Cataloguing Pain, Allison Blevins.

“My cells die and replace themselves—five days, fourteen days, fifteen years—I am partially new and yet…still always dying.” Cataloguing Pain, Allison Blevins.

NEXT WEEK!

We’ll be discussing Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYes Books on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET. Get your questions ready because Allison will be stopping by for a Q&A!

Book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

12.07.2024 15:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“Cage me in the memory of a body without pain.” Cataloguing Pain, Allison Blevins.

“Cage me in the memory of a body without pain.” Cataloguing Pain, Allison Blevins.

Join us next week! We’ll be discussing Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYesBooks on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET. Get your questions ready because Allison will be stopping by for a Q&A!

Book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

09.07.2024 16:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“I should have told you again and again, I no longer believe you love me.“ Cataloguing  Pain, Allison Blevins

“I should have told you again and again, I no longer believe you love me.“ Cataloguing Pain, Allison Blevins

We’re currently reading Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYes Books. Grab a copy and join us on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

02.07.2024 19:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“All our heart wants is to pump and pump, locked tight in his warm cage of muscle and bone.”

“All our heart wants is to pump and pump, locked tight in his warm cage of muscle and bone.”

Check out our July book, Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYes Books. Grab a copy and join us on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

27.06.2024 17:47 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“I’ve been conscripted into the agony of the unwell. We didn’t know how pain waited beneath the surface of date night, lake, weekends, weeknight prayers over chicken and rice.“

“I’ve been conscripted into the agony of the unwell. We didn’t know how pain waited beneath the surface of date night, lake, weekends, weeknight prayers over chicken and rice.“

Join us in July to discuss Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYes Books. We’ll be meeting on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET and Allison will be stopping by for a Q&A!

Book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

25.06.2024 18:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“I want to wake you, pull back the covers, carve our pain into your body with my tongue.“ a quote from Cataloging Pain by Allison Blevins.

“I want to wake you, pull back the covers, carve our pain into your body with my tongue.“ a quote from Cataloging Pain by Allison Blevins.

Happy Friday! We’re currently reading Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYesBooks. Grab a copy and join us on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

21.06.2024 19:47 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A quote from the book, Cataloging Pain by Allison Blevins. “Imagine each morning I must open my night sleep-closed wounds, choose between a spoon and a scalpel.” The quote is next to an image of hands in blue medical gloves.

A quote from the book, Cataloging Pain by Allison Blevins. “Imagine each morning I must open my night sleep-closed wounds, choose between a spoon and a scalpel.” The quote is next to an image of hands in blue medical gloves.

We’re currently reading Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYesBooks. Grab a copy and join us on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Get the book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

18.06.2024 20:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“My wife thinks this diagnosis should make me feel better. How do I explain lonely feels lonely no matter what you name it.”  A quote from Cataloging  Pain by Allison Blevins. Above the quote is an image of a suit jacket and pants on a chair.

“My wife thinks this diagnosis should make me feel better. How do I explain lonely feels lonely no matter what you name it.” A quote from Cataloging Pain by Allison Blevins. Above the quote is an image of a suit jacket and pants on a chair.

Happy Friday! We’re reading Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYesBooks. Grab a copy and join us on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Get the book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

14.06.2024 21:26 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A quote from the book, Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins. “ The pain is so green and real. You suddenly feel so alive, not even birth makes a body this alive.” Above the quote is an image of a potted plant.

A quote from the book, Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins. “ The pain is so green and real. You suddenly feel so alive, not even birth makes a body this alive.” Above the quote is an image of a potted plant.

Grab a copy of Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYesBooks and join us on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Get the book: yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

12.06.2024 19:42 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Allison Blevins author photo and bio.

Allison Blevins author photo and bio.

We’re currently reading Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYesBooks. Grab a copy and join us on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Book: www.yesyesbooks.com/product-page/cataloguing-pain-by-allison-blevins

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/919700387617

06.06.2024 21:52 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

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04.06.2024 21:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Our next book club meeting will be on July 18th at 7:30 PM ET. We’ll be discussing Cataloguing Pain by Allison Blevins from YesYes Books. Grab a copy and join the discussion followed by a Q&A with Allison!

Grab a copy here: www.yesyesbooks.com/product-page...

04.06.2024 19:57 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
The book Everywhere, Tony Danza by Wendy Oleson.

The book Everywhere, Tony Danza by Wendy Oleson.

Many thanks to @wendyoleson.bsky.social and all who attended last night’s meeting to discuss Everywhere, Tony Danza. We had a great time talking about pop culture, and learning more about the pieces in this awesome collection!

29.05.2024 16:31 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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@shorterbc.bsky.social is discussing Wendy Oleson's Everywhere, Tony Danza on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET. If you're interested in flash CNF, then this is a great title for you! And Wendy will be dropping by for a Q&A! #flash #CNF #flashnonfiction

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

22.05.2024 19:40 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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In about an hour we'll be discussing @wendyoleson.bsky.social's Everywhere, Tony Danza from CutBank. Wendy will be joining to answer all your burning questions!

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

28.05.2024 22:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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TOMORROW at 7:30 PM ET we're discussing Everywhere, Tony Danza by @wendyoleson.bsky.social! Wendy will be joining for a Q&A!

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

27.05.2024 16:56 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Party with us on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET as we discuss @wendyoleson.bsky.social's Everywhere, Tony Danza from CutBank! Wendy will be joining us for a Q&A! Release your inner Mercutio!

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25.05.2024 22:42 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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In one week we'll be discussing @wendyoleson.bsky.social's Everywhere, Tony Danza! Wendy will be dropping by for a Q&A!

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

21.05.2024 18:53 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Join Shorter to discuss @wendyoleson.bsky.social's flash memoir chapbook Everywhere, Tony Danza on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET. Wendy will be dropping by for a Q&A! #flash #flashnonfiction #CNF

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

23.05.2024 22:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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In one week we'll be discussing @wendyoleson.bsky.social's Everywhere, Tony Danza! Wendy will be dropping by for a Q&A!

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

21.05.2024 18:53 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Come one, come all to Shorter's next discussion on Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM ET! We'll be talking about
@wendyoleson.bsky.social's Cut Bank chapbook Everywhere, Tony Danza! Wendy will be dropping by for a Q&A!

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

19.05.2024 21:47 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us on Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM ET to discuss @wendyoleson.bsky.social's Everywhere, Tony Danza from CutBank! Wendy will be dropping by for a Q&A!

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

15.05.2024 22:49 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us on Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM ET to discuss @wendyoleson.bsky.social's Everywhere, Tony Danza from CutBank! Wendy will be dropping by for a Q&A!

RSVP: everywhere-tony-danza.eventbrite.com

15.05.2024 22:49 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

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14.05.2024 23:33 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Image of the book Everywhere, Tony Danza by Wendy Oleson.

Image of the book Everywhere, Tony Danza by Wendy Oleson.

Do you have our May book yet? We’re reading Everywhere, Tony Danza by @wendyoleson.bsky.social. Get your copy from Cutbank and join us on Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM ET for a discussion followed by a Q&A with Wendy!

Get the book: www.cutbankonline.org/2024-chapbooks

03.05.2024 19:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Author bio for Wendy Oleson.

Author bio for Wendy Oleson.

We’re excited to talk to @wendyoleson.bsky.social about her book Everywhere, Tony Danza. Grab a copy from CutBank Books and join us on Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM ET!

Get the book:
www.cutbankonline.org/2024-chapbooks

18.04.2024 20:45 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Author bio for Wendy Oleson.

Author bio for Wendy Oleson.

We’re excited to talk to @wendyoleson.bsky.social about her book Everywhere, Tony Danza. Grab a copy from CutBank Books and join us on Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM ET!

Get the book:
www.cutbankonline.org/2024-chapbooks

18.04.2024 20:45 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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We're excited to announce that the next Shorter is Better meeting will be on Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM ET and that we'll be reading Everywhere, Tony Danza by @wendyoleson.bsky.social from CutBank Books!

Buy a copy here: www.cutbankonline.org/2024-chapbooks

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