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SUMMARY:"Preparing for the Final Quest – Essential plans\, tools and tasks to develop before life’s end" with author Katherine Silver
DESCRIPTION:Monday May 5th\, 7:00 to 8:00 pm \nThere are few milestone passages in our lives – births\, graduations\, marriage\, professional accomplishments. We anticipate and make conscientious plans to honor such passages – but tend to ignore the one we ALL experience – The Final Quest. \nPreparing for the Final Quest – Essential plans\, tools and tasks to develop before life’s end will inform the reader: \n\nHow not engaging in planning for our end can create crisis for our loved ones\nThe business of life and anticipating needs of your survivors\nThe language and assessments used by providers to discuss changing abilities\nHow and why to plan ahead for accidents and incidents common to aging\nAdvocating for your loved ones across the lifespan\nWhat changes are natural and expected on the aging journey\nResources for End of life\, hospice and aftercare\n\n\nThe author weaves a narrative story as a case study for each topic. The main character\, Rowan\, is assigned the quest to make Death an ally once again. Rowan’s journey with mentor Wim is written to both entertain and instruct us on the aging journey. Chapters begin with a segment of Rowan’s Quest\, followed by contemporary discussion of the business of life and the common changes experienced along the aging and end-of-life journey. Each chapter closes with a task list to help you develop tools\, find resources and embrace your new knowledge to prepare for your own Final Quest.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/preparing-for-the-final-quest-essential-plans-tools-and-tasks-to-develop-before-lifes-end-with-author-katherine-silver/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mary Silva discusses her new novel "No Small Thing"
DESCRIPTION:Monday April 28th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nJean Ann Johnson and Margaret Meriwether are as unalike as any two women can be. When circumstances bring them together at a senior living community\, they begin a journey of discovery – about themselves and each other – that surprises them both. Along the way\, they encounter quirky characters and a host of adventures\, many the small everyday kind\, but all of them significant enough to forge a deep friendship that changes them in profound ways. \nNo Small Thing invites you to come along as Jean Ann and Margaret navigate the ups and downs of life in the later years. Their antics will surprise and delight you\, and maybe even evoke a few tears along the way. It’s a journey you won’t soon forget.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/mary-silva-discusses-her-new-novel-no-small-thing/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Seth Kaplan and Dan Kaufman
DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 24th   7:00 to 8:00 pm \nA recent emigrant from the Applegate Valley\, Seth Kaplan lives in Talent with his wife\, Lily\, his dog\, Shayna\, and his cat\, Sweet Pea. He has recently published Habitat: Unearthing Home with N8tive Run Press and will be reading from it at Bloomsbury Books.  His poetry has appeared in RavensPerch\, Tokyo Poetry Journal\, Jefferson Journal\, Cobra Lily\, Ashland.News\, Good News\, The Peralta Press\, Oakland Renaissance\, Peralta Art & Literary Journal\, Open Hand\, Sonoma Mandala\, and the anthology From the Heart of the Applegate. \nDan Kaufman lives near Jacksonville. His poetry has appeared in Jefferson Journal\, Sudden Meteors\, Light Rising\, Verseweavers\, Windfall\, Sky Island Journal\, Pan/de/mik\, Fireweed\, Poeming Pigeon\, and been recognized by the Oregon Poetry Association and the Southern Oregon Poetry Prize. He also won an orange peeling contest at a bar in Wenatchee in 1968. An aspiring pacifist\, Dan facilitates the monthly poetry open-mic at the Talent library.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/poetry-reading-with-seth-kaplan-and-dan-kaufman/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Amanda Hawkins and Melissa Matthewson read their Poetry
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS \nWednesday April 23rd  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nAmanda Hawkins’ first book of poetry\, When I Say the Bones I Mean the Bones\, was published by Wandering Aengus Press in January 2025. Their work has been nominated for three Pushcart prizes\, listed as honorable mention\, semi-finalist\, and finalist for various contests and awards\, and won the Scotti Merrill Award from Key West Literary Seminar\, the Editors’ Prize for Poetry at The Florida Review\, and the Wandering Aengus Book Prize. Their work has been published or is forthcoming in Boston Review\, The Cincinnati Review\, Honey Literary\, Massachusetts Review\, The Orison Anthology\, Orion\, The Rumpus\, The Southampton Review\, Terrain\, Tin House\, Tin House Online\, and Image\, among others. \nMelissa Matthewson is the author of Tracing the Desire Line from Split Lip Press\, a finalist for the 2021 Oregon Book Award. Her next book of hybrid nonfiction\, The Fire Trees\, is forthcoming from punctum books in 2026. Her essays have been published in numerous places including Literary Hub\, AEON\, Oregon Humanities\, Longreads\, DIAGRAM\, Terrain.org\, Mid-American Review\, Guernica\, River Teeth\, The Rumpus\, and Bellingham Review among other publications. She teaches nonfiction in the MFA Creative Writing program at Eastern Oregon University and works and teaches at Southern Oregon University.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/amanda-hawkins-and-melissa-matthewson-read-their-poetry/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:"The Fifth of November" A Dystopian Future History Sci-Fi Thriller with author Glenn Hill
DESCRIPTION:Monday April 21st  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nIn the sprawling\, neon-lit dystopia of San Neo City\, the iron grip of Ion Murk’s United American Empire is unyielding. His greatest weapon\, The Everlasting Pulse\, controls everything—behavior\, thought\, and even memory. Resistance is futile\, and freedom is a forgotten dream for most. \nBut for Violet and León\, two young adults from very different backgrounds\, surrender is not an option. Violet is a brilliant hacker haunted by the loss of her scientist parents\, who vanished into the jaws of Ion Murk’s death machine. And León\, an experienced street fighter\, a former child of the elite sector of San Neo City who fell all the way to the poorest streets when his parents were dragged away one night. \nThis is the story of rebellion\, sacrifice\, and a fight against impossible odds. \nAs Murk’s empire grows\, his sinister ambitions reach beyond Earth\, ensnaring untold numbers in forced labor camps in the mines on Mars and transforming humanity itself into tools for his lust for eternal power and eternal life. Yet\, in the darkened alleys of Sector Seven and the abandoned tunnels of San Neo City\, a spark of defiance ignites. The rebels\, a ragtag collective of hackers\, fighters\, and dreamers\, refuse to bow to the tyrant’s rule. \nThe Fifth of November is a gripping tale of liberation and unity\, where diverse voices rise to overthrow an empire built on fear. It is a tribute to the indomitable human spirit\, weaving action\, emotion\, and resilience into a narrative that will stay with you long after the final page.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/the-fifth-of-november-a-dystopian-future-history-sci-fi-thriller-with-author-glenn-hill/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ali Davidson talks about her book - It's Between You and Me: For Adult Children and their Senior Parents
DESCRIPTION:Monday April 14th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nNo one wants to get old…but we’ve all got to do it.  What if there was a way to use the aging process as a catalyst for bringing your family closer together\, to heal old wounds\, and discover new things about each other? What if there were a way to infuse the aging process with cooperation\, empowerment\, and appreciation. \nWorking with seniors and their families for ten years led the author to write this book to hep people avoid the struggles she witnessed when we age without a plan.  If you have ever thought about your own aging and asked yourself “what will I do when?” Then It’s between You and Me will help answer those questions. \nThis book will take both the senior and the adult child on a rich and meaningful journey to the conversation that everyone wants to have but few are able to request.  This will lead to harmony\, greater respect\, and clear expectations of each other’s desire. \nThis book is a manual taking you through a series of questions that enable you to create a plan for the aging years so that no crisis catches you off guard.  It ensures that you remain independent throughout your life because you are in charge and making decisions that others can implement with peace of mind. Filled with information\, stories\, and guidance for creating your plan\, this book is a must for anyone over 50
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/ali-davidson-talks-about-her-book-its-between-you-and-me-for-adult-children-and-their-senior-parents/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Mortal Zin: A Mystery Novel" with author Diane Schaffer
DESCRIPTION:Monday April 7th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nA crusading attorney’s death. Sabotage at a family winery. Secrets buried in California’s past… \nWhen corporate attorney Noli Cooper visits her godparents’ Santa Cruz Mountain winery\, she’s hoping for a few quiet days to consider her future. But the future will have to wait. The body of her childhood mentor\, a crusading social justice lawyer and local hero\, is discovered in a rocky ocean cove. The sheriff is quick to call it suicide. Noli knows he’s wrong. Teaming up with PI Luz Alvarado\, Noli dives into a world where nothing is as it seems. \nAs threats mount and the winery teeters on the brink of ruin\, Noli and Luz must navigate a treacherous landscape of greed\, revenge\, and long-buried secrets. Their investigation weaves through the rich tapestry of California’s vineyard history\, the mystery of zinfandel grapes\, and the haunting legacy of the Vietnam War. With a murderer on the loose\, predatory neighbors circling\, and Noli’s godfather framed for murder\, the clock is ticking. Can two fearless women from different worlds unravel the truth before it’s too late? \nDiane Schaffer\, a Stanford PhD\, is a retired professor and longtime resident of Santa Cruz County. Mortal Zin\, her first mystery novel\, is rooted in her summer work in a Santa Cruz zinfandel winery\, where she became fascinated with the unique history of zinfandel\, California’s mystery grape. When she’s not writing\, she’s hiking\, river kayaking\, or reading a good mystery novel. She now lives in Ashland\, Oregon\, with her husband.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/mortal-zin-a-mystery-novel-with-author-diane-schaffer/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 45 Years of Bloomsbury Books and Welcome the New Owners Megan and Dave Isser
DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 5th\, 2:00 to 4:00 pm \nLoyal customers\, local authors\, former booksellers\, \nCelebrate 45 Years of Independent Bookselling at BLOOMSBURY  \nat a Party April 5th from 2 to 4:00pm  \nand Welcome Megan and David Isser  \nthe new owners of Bloomsbury Books. \nListen to their interview on JPR here: \nhttps://www.ijpr.org/show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-03-28/mon-9am-after-45-years-iconic-ashland-bookstore-is-entrusted-to-a-new-generation \nAnd  Spring Reads on JPR with Megan Isser\nhttps://www.ijpr.org/music-arts-culture/2025-03-28/from-memoir-to-romantic-thrillers-spring-brings-engrossing-new-reads \n 
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/celebrate-45-years-of-bloomsbury-books-and-welcome-the-new-owners-megan-and-dave-isser/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joshua Savage talks about his book -  Secret Bend\, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird\, Wonderful and Obscure
DESCRIPTION:Monday March 31st\,  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nOregon\, the final frontier. Early in our nation’s history\, the land west of the Mississippi River was unmapped and unexplored. Only the local indigenous peoples were familiar with the mysterious Pacific Northwest. The states we know as Oregon\, Washington\, Idaho\, and parts of Wyoming and Montana were part of the vast Oregon Territory. The history of the current Central Oregon region is filled with popular tales of Native Americans\, fur trappers\, sheepherders\, cattlemen\, homesteaders\, railroads\, lumber mills\, and most recently\, recreation. The lesser known but equally intriguing stories talk of ghost towns\, mining\, moonshine\, cults\, and everything in between. Secret Bend\, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird\, Wonderful\, and Obscure weaves together these tales from the past with stories from the present. It delves deeper into history and local peculiarities to uncover why the region is so fascinating. From natural beauty to the origins of our towns\, from pristine lakes to colorful alley art\, and from fantasy Hobbit houses to astronaut training\, the unique narrative of Central Oregon is enthusiastically shared in this book. Both educational and entertaining\, locals and visitors who read Secret Bend\, Oregon will walk away with a greater understanding and deeper appreciation for the area. They will also have many new places to explore!
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/joshua-savage-talks-about-his-book-secret-bend-oregon-a-guide-to-the-weird-wonderful-and-obscure/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T190000
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SUMMARY:Ali Davidson discusses her book "Born of Betrayal: From Breakdown to Breakthrough"
DESCRIPTION:Monday March 24th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nIf you want to stop the pain and feel better\, hopeful…and even empowered…then this book from forgiveness\, self-acceptance\, and starting-over expert Ali Davidson may just be the most important book you’ll ever read! \nBorn of Betrayal is the true-life story of how one woman suffered the devastating loss of a marriage\, home\, and community she counted on and learned how to create a new beginning. Follow Ali’s journey from the ending of the life she knew\, where all she believed and had was gone in an instant\, to her miraculous transformation into a woman who truly loves\, trusts\, and honors herself. Hold Ali’s hand while she takes you through her pain\, her discoveries\, and her triumphs. \nAs readers\, we witness the thoughts\, feelings\, and eventual breakthroughs that brought Ali to the place where she can now help others heal from betrayal traumas. This book is a raw look at Ali’s unfolding story and the insights she drew from it. You’ll laugh and cry along with her\, but make no mistake—this book is a serious roadmap through the transformation process.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/ali-davidson-discusses-her-book-born-of-betrayal-from-breakdown-to-breakthrough/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Creative Alchemy Cycle: Activate Your Creativity to Wake Up and Get Free with author Sarah Greenman
DESCRIPTION:Monday March 17th 7:00 to 8:00 pm \nThe Creative Alchemy Cycle is a year-long journey that will deepen your relationship with the natural world\, shake up limiting beliefs about your own creativity\, and inspire you to make your own mark. \nAt a time when we are experiencing shock waves of collective grief due to racism\, sexism\, late-stage capitalism\, colonialism\, and compounding climate loss\, Greenman lays out a nature-centered approach for embodied healing\, joyful expression\, and meaningful action. \nHer work offers a radical invitation for readers to tap their creativity as a force for social change. With deep permission and generous guidance\, Greenman reminds us why creativity is a powerful tool for healing\, justice\, joy and collective liberation.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/the-creative-alchemy-cycle-activate-your-creativity-to-wake-up-and-get-free-with-author-sarah-greenman/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T200000
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SUMMARY:Denise Kester talks about her book Drawing on the Dream
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 13th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nDrawing on the Dream\, finding my way by art\, the Second Edition\, expanded and updated\, is an inspiring book that beautifully intertwines Denise Kester’s journey with her commitment to sharing the creative process. \nDrawing on the Dream is Denise’s account of using art to navigate her life. The book includes her art work in all stages of process to completion\, and the stories and poetry that inspired or illuminated her work. \nYou will find more art and stories\, a deeper look at dreams and how they guide our lives\, an in-depth look at monoprinting with inks\, and a closer look at artmaking as a life practice. \nDenise believes that using your imagination and doing your art\, whatever it is\, is vital to your well-being and may be crucial to the survival and well-being of our planet. What you create\, creates you.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/denise-kester-talks-about-her-book-drawing-on-the-dream/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T190000
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SUMMARY:Jim Falkenstein provides a dramatic reading of his trail guide "AshlandTrails.com"
DESCRIPTION:Monday March 10th 7:00 to 8:00 pm \nJoin author and trail raconteur Jim Falkenstein as he provides a dramatic reading of his trail guide AshlandTrails.com: The Book Monday March 10th at 7:00 PM. That’s right\, I said it\, a dramatic reading of a trail guide.  In addition\, Jim will describe his custom 12 mile hike from Tolman Creek Road all the way to Asante Hospital combining 15 different trails above the city of Ashland.  Oredson-Todd\, White Rabbit\, Mike Uhtoff\, Caterpillar\, Alice in Wonderland\, Red Queen\, Gryphon\, Bandersnatch\, Lower Wonder\, Upper Wonder\, Fell on Knee\, Hitt Road\, Acid Castles\, Grandview Ditch\, and Hald Strawberry. If you can survive all of that\, there will be a free raffle at the end!
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/jim-falkenstein-provides-a-dramatic-reading-of-his-trail-guide-ashlandtrails-com/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T190000
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SUMMARY:Ecosystems as Models for Restoring Our Economies (To a Sustainable State) a discussion with Author John Giordanengo
DESCRIPTION:Monday March 3rd  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nMost of us have spent our lives trying to “save the environment” through individual actions—recycling\, shopping local\, supporting green companies. Or we are mired in seemingly endless social challenges like homelessness\, the growing wealth gap\, food insecurity\, and so many others. Meaningful change has been painfully slow. \nIn Ecosystems as Models for Restoring Our Economies (To a Sustainable State)\, John H. Giordanengo offers a fresh and engaging perspective on our most pressing social and environmental concerns\, and takes the most logical next step. With human stories and intriguing research\, he shows how we can learn from resilient\, adaptable\, and productive ecological systems to transform our economies to a sustainable state. \nDrawing on decades of experience in ecological restoration and business\, Giordanengo outlines the mysterious structure of a sustainable economy\, and the means by which all of us—politicians\, business leaders\, consumers—can take novel actions for real impact. From a focus on strengthening regional economies to regenerative agriculture to renewable energy\, he highlights practical strategies for those who care deeply about environmental and social issues\, while sustaining our economic needs.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/ecosystems-as-models-for-restoring-our-economies-to-a-sustainable-state-a-discussion-with-author-john-giordanengo/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bliss of Your Attention: Stories - a Reading and Discussion by Author David Borofka
DESCRIPTION:Monday February 24th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nA powerful story collection that celebrates those who strive and fail and strive again. \nIf Joseph Campbell’s dictum–“follow your bliss”–has become inspiration and goad\, accusation and cliché\, then the characters in David Borofka’s The Bliss of Your Attention are all the more puzzled by what their futures portend. Their bliss is never clear nor independent of others\, for the characters in these stories are ever in search of connection\, understanding\, and validation\, even if the latter–unlike reality and cynicism–is in short supply. \nAs the narrator of “Live with It” tells her would-be novelist husband\, “Learn to live with your disappointments.” “I mean\,” she thinks\, “I could give him the party line\, you know\, follow your bliss\, etc.\, etc.\, but that’s where the disappointments come from\, don’t they? I mean that’s where bliss leads if you’re no good at the thing that you think makes you happy.” Borofka\, whose collection A Longing for Impossible Things was selected by the American Book Fest as the 2021 winner of the American Fiction Award for the Short Story\, masterfully charts the spectrum of human emotion and the difficulty of connection in these pages. \nHapless and bumbling though they may be\, the characters in The Bliss of Your Attention continue to move forward despite all evidence to the contrary. As novelist Peter Manseau noted\, “The comedy of seeking is rarely so sympathetically portrayed as in Borofka’s hands; he captures perfectly the poignancy of dopey mortals dreaming and scheming to reach the divine.” \nDavid Borofka taught at Reedley College for more than thirty-five years before retiring in 2019. He now teaches in the Writers’ Program at UCLA Extension. The author of Hints of His Mortality\, A Longing for Impossible Things\, and The Island\, his work has appeared in Southern Review\, Massachusetts Review\, Shenandoah\, Image\, Glimmer Train\, and elsewhere.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/the-bliss-of-your-attention-stories-a-reading-and-discussion-by-author-david-borofka/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Words 2 Words\, The Autobiography of Juanita Jackson\, Portrait of a Sex Addict: a Discussion by the Author - Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Monday February 17th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nWORDS 2 WORDS is gloriously inventive.   Carmen has an original and rowdy roughneck style. \nWILD AND SEXY\, this romance is an audacious and hilarious view of a search for love in Los Angeles and New York in the 1990’s with a sensual and mesmerizing group of men:  Bruno\, the beautiful French vampire\, Angelo\, the handsome Italian architect\, Firs\, the Dutch model\, Edmond\, the Spaniard with an alter-ego\, a green dragon named Bobo\, and Sam Tomahawk Running Light\, the gorgeous and essentially L.A. con artist. \nPRECISE AND FUNNY\, these sketches of handsome international playboys are provided by Juanita ‘Jack’ Jackson\, born of a Norse god and an Aztec princess.  This is truly her autobiography\, the sexual confessions of a poet and a wordmonger.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/words-2-words-the-autobiography-of-juanita-jackson-portrait-of-a-sex-addict-a-discussion-by-the-author-carmen/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Earth Caretaker Way: a Discussion by the Author Tim Corcoran
DESCRIPTION:Monday January 20th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nNow is the time for heroes. It is not a mistake that you have been born during these troubling times. We are all here at this time\, on this planet\, during this climate crisis to be Earth Caretakers. Through nature teachings\, personal storytelling\, and suggested hands-on actions\, Tim Corcoran inspires us to interact with our environment and build a personal relationship with nature. Allowing us to walk backwards into the future and remember what we already know. \nLearn\, practice and experience through the 4 parts within this book: \n\nNature Awareness: Awaken your senses and welcome the wild in. Build your personal relationship with nature by rewilding your heart.\nWilderness Living Skills: Build your nature awareness and reconnect with your Earth through engaging with its natural resources.\nEarth Philosophy: Bridging our nature awareness and physical skills with the language of the Earth – Connecting with nature through heart.\nA Life of Service: Build upon your awareness and values and physically set into motion being of service in every aspect of your life. This is who you are\, an Earth Caretaker.\n\nThis is more than just a book. This is a movement. A portion of every book sale will go towards The Earth Caretaker Way movement
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/the-earth-caretaker-way-a-discussion-by-the-author-tim-corcoran/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:A STORY ALOUD : A Staged Reading of Short Stories
DESCRIPTION:Monday January 13th  7:00 to 8:00 pm\n\n\nA STORY ALOUD brings together three professional actors to present a staged reading of a classic short story by such authors as Flannery O’Connor\, Edgar Allan Poe\, and James Baldwin. Hosted by actor Barret O’Brien\, A STORY ALOUD is a celebration of the twin beauties of riveting writing and locally-owned bookstores.\n\n\nThe event is an hour and admittance is free.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/a-story-aloud-a-staged-reading-of-short-stories/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Neil Holland talks about his new book "Magnetic Moments" the fascinating story of the development of MRI technology
DESCRIPTION:Monday November 11th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \n“Magnetic Moments” is the inside story of the birth and growth of the medical technology that changed the world of diagnostic imaging\, authored by one of the first members of one  of the pioneering research teams that brought the technology we know today as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from pure research into clinical use. Part autobiography\, the book covers the author’s journey from being born in bombed-out Liverpool\, England in the aftermath of World War II; how he utilized his curiosity and interest in all things electronic to leave pharmaceutical research and become one of the key contributors to the development and commercialization of MRI\, ultimately moving to the United States. Holland charts the fifty-year pathway of development; from the crude experiments on samples a few millimeters in size to the creation of huge high-powered machines that probe the inner workings of the human body\, combining technologies and science from diverse branches of physics\, chemistry and engineering. \n“Magnetic Moments” tells not only the story of its author and his contribution to the development of MRI\, but also the intrigue and inside story of the competition\, jealousy\, and sometimes collaboration between competing research teams in the UK and the US – the academic infighting\, the sometimes hilarious misadventures and missteps\, the clash of egos. And as the technology emerges from academia into commercial development\, Holland provides the reader with a fascinating potpourri of first-hand stories from around the globe of corporate greed\, management ineptitude\, medical malpractice and ultimately triumph as the modality finally emerges as a powerful clinical tool.  And how the Brits lost it all\, from being the first to launch MRI to no longer being a significant presence in the diagnostic imaging business.  Holland’s stories are a vivid recollection illuminated by over 170 pictures\, mostly from his personal archive\, many never before published. As an accomplished musician\, he intertwines the history of MRI development with music references which astound and delight the reader. \n Neil Holland is an experienced published author of over fifty peer-reviewed scientific papers\, book chapters\, and journal articles. In his first full-length book\, his gift for storytelling comes to light. After leaving university research in the early 1980s\, he moved to the US shortly after beginning his professional career. Now retired\, he lives in Ashland\, Oregon where he writes and performs music and spends as much time hiking\, running\, biking\, camping\, and kayaking outdoors as he can. \n 
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/neil-holland-talks-about-his-new-book-magnetic-moments-the-fascinating-story-of-the-development-of-mri-technology/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clive Rosengren shares his newest mystery novel "Room Tone: an Eddie Collins Mystery"
DESCRIPTION:Monday November 4th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nEddie Collins and Carla Rizzoli\, his significant other\, are involved in a drive-by shooting on Hollywood Boulevard. Subsequent investigation leads him to suspect that the incident may have been an attempt to prevent him from testifying against four pornographers\, whose arrest several months prior was the result of Eddie’s investigation. His suspicions are magnified when an actress he’s working with is shot. He’s convinced he’s the target and that the four men are out to kill him and his associate\, Reggie Benson.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/clive-rosengren-shares-his-newest-mystery-novel-room-tone-an-eddie-collins-mystery/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T190000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Most talks about his book "River of Renewal: Myth and History in the Klamath Basin"
DESCRIPTION:Monday October 28th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nRiver of Renewal tells the remarkable story of the Klamath Basin\, a region of the Pacific Northwest spanning the Oregon-California border. Indian reservations are at the headwaters\, along the estuary\, and across the major tributary of the Klamath River. In this place that has witnessed\, since the Gold Rush\, genocide\, war\, and conflicts over resources\, myths of the West loom large\, amplifying differences among inhabitants of a land united by water and divided by people. Yet when faced with ecological catastrophe\, farmers\, tribes\, and other regional stakeholders forged a consensus that led to the largest dam removal and watershed restoration project in history. \nThe only history of the entire Klamath Basin\, River of Renewal tells the stories of the region’s diverse communities and stakeholders\, including the government agencies that manage most of its land. Based on author Stephen Most’s original research and interviews with tribal leaders\, ranchers\, farmers\, fishermen\, forest managers\, and others\, River of Renewal is a political as well as an environmental history\, one that underscores the power of commitment to a place and the vital importance of traditional knowledge in ecological stewardship. It offers an indispensable resource for anyone who wishes to better understand the peoples of the Klamath Basin and their extraordinary accomplishment of bringing about the removal of the four hydroelectric dams that harmed their cultures\, economies\, and environment for a century. \nStephen Most is an acclaimed author\, playwright\, and filmmaker. “River of Renewal\,” a companion documentary that he wrote and coproduced won the American Indian Film Festival’s best documentary feature award.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/stephen-most-talks-about-his-book-river-of-renewal-myth-and-history-in-the-klamath-basin/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet John Truby author of The Anatomy of Genres and Leslie Lehr author of A Boob's Life: How America's Obsession Shaped Me...and You
DESCRIPTION:Thursday October 24th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nGenre stories aren’t just a small subset of the films\, books\, TV shows\, and video games that people consume. The storytelling game is won by mastering genres. They are the all-stars of the entertainment world\, comprising the vast majority of popular stories worldwide. Knowing how to write genres is the most important skill in the storytelling industry—and the real secret of genres is that each one expresses a unique philosophy of how to live a good life\, which is what readers and audiences really hunger for. \nThe Anatomy of Genres is a step-by-step guide to using these basic building blocks of the story world. Legendary writing teacher John Truby details the three ironclad rules of successful genre writing\, and provides in-depth breakdowns of the fourteen major genres—Horror\, Action\, Myth\, Memoir\, Coming-of-Age\, Science Fiction\, Crime\, Comedy\, Western\, Gangster\, Fantasy\, Thriller\, Detective\, and Love—as well as the essential plot events\, or “beats\,” that define each of them. The ability to sequence a genre’s beats in the right way\, and then combine elements from different genres into the densest plot possible\, is what separates stories that sell from those that don’t. \nTruby’s first book\, The Anatomy of Story\, changed the way writers develop stories. The Anatomy of Genres shows writers how to tell their best stories\, and through the power of fiction\, how audiences can live their best lives. \nJohn Truby is the founder and director of Truby’s Writers Studio. Over the past thirty years\, he has taught more than fifty thousand students worldwide\, including novelists\, screenwriters\, and TV writers. Together\, these writers have generated more than fifteen billion dollars at the box office. \nLeslie Lehr is the prize-winning author of A BOOB’S LIFE: HOW AMERICA’S OBSESSION SHAPED YOU… AND ME\, the Women’s National Book Association “Great Group Read” featured in People Magazine\, Glamour\, Good Morning America\, and a bestseller on Amazon. Her three novels include WHAT A MOTHER KNOWS\, her nonfiction has been featured on Oprah\, and she is a produced screenwriter. Leslie’s essays appear in Time\, Newsweek\, Writers Digest\, and the New York Times MODERN LOVE column – read by Katie Couric on NPR. With a BA from USC film school and an MFA from Antioch\, Leslie has taught in the Writers Program at UCLA and at conferences around the country. A breast cancer survivor with two daughters\, she lives in Southern California as close to the beach as possible\, with John Truby and their two cats. \n A Boob’s Life was optioned by Selma Hayek and is in development as a comic series for HBO Max.  Leslie also sold a spec script this year\, a very hard thing to do in the present Hollywood climate.  She coaches writers of fiction and nonfiction in Truby’s techniques.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/meet-john-truby-author-of-the-anatomy-of-genres-and-leslie-lehr-author-of-a-boobs-life-how-americas-obsession-shaped-me-and-you/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mike Wilkinson will be discussing his novel Ollie\, Ollie\, Oxen Free
DESCRIPTION:Monday October 21st  7:00 to 8:00\n\n\nOllie\, Ollie\, Oxen Free is a Coming of Age story as well as a Romance. The central figure\, Matt Turner\, uncertain of himself\, seeks standing and success by pursuing ordination to the Catholic priesthood\, only to discover that he is in error and that no role assures one of self fulfillment unless we are where we should be. Matt encounters Carol\, a young woman on her own search. Carol\, while having much to face on her own journey\, becomes Matt’s guide and loving companion while they face numerous challenges including danger from a former partner.The story in its largest frame\, also considers the elements and themes of Homer’s The Odyssey: the struggle to get home or to the place one is truly meant to be.\n\nThe author spent much of his life in various cities of the Pacific Northwest\, growing up in Seattle and attending college at Gonzaga University in Spokane. Wilkinson taught most every aspect of high school English in Missoula\, Spokane\, Portland and Tacoma where he taught in Jesuit high schools for nearly forty years. He directed high school and community theatre throughout that time and beyond and has appeared in numerous plays and musicals. \nWilkinson has penned and directed two plays. He written numerous short pieces of fiction. This is his first novel.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/mike-wilkinson-will-be-discussing-his-novel-ollie-ollie-oxen-free/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T160000
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SUMMARY:Join us for the Ashland Mystery Fest October 17th - 20th  Meet the authors Saturday October 19th at Bloomsbury Books
DESCRIPTION:Join cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander and her mystery writing friends for a weekend of full bookish fun with plenty of of twists and turns. From panels and workshops to an interactive mystery with clues located all around town\, this festival is designed to put you in the hot seat. You’ll have your chance to put your detective skills to the test and interact with the authors who brought these stories to life. You won’t just be a spectator – you’ll be right in the center of the action. \nSaturday October 19th – meet the authors at Bloomsbury Books \n\n\n\nAuthor Pop Up Meet and Greet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4:00PM join Ellen Byron and Lee Hollis who will be signing their books \nthen at 6:00PM join Gigi Pandian\, Jennifer Chow and Frank Anthony Polito will be signing their books.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/join-us-for-the-ashland-mystery-fest-october-17th-20th-meet-the-authors-saturday-october-19th-at-bloomsbury-books/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pamela Dehnke talks about her new mystery The Court Reporter Always Gets The Last Word
DESCRIPTION:October 14th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nPamela Dehnke will be speaking about her latest cozy mystery\, The Court Reporter Always Gets the Last Word. “Court reporting is like playing a word game all day\,” she says. “You get paid lots of money for having a great time; and you never know what adventure awaits you on the next case.” It’s these escapades that she writes about in her mysteries. What is this fascinating career all about?  Pam will keep us laughing with amusing antidotes. Did the opening scene in Book One really happen? Join us on October 14th to find out. \nAbout the book: \nMeet Addie Henkey\, court reporter\, and a zany cast of characters in this first book in the Court Reporter mystery series. It’s Halloween in Santa Monica\, California\, in 1996. Attorney Larceny is scamming Medi-Cal and getting away with it­—until Addie starts reporting his depositions. Follow her as she discovers hidden clues\, escapes a fiery car crash\, unmasks the Lone Ranger\, faces down a pair of alligators\, and more. \nThe Court Reporter Always Gets The Last Word is the first book in the Court Reporter Mystery Series. Look for Book 2 in October 2024.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/pamela-dehnke-talks-about-her-new-mystery-the-court-reporter-always-gets-the-last-word/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shari Lane talks about her new novel "Two Over Easy All Day Long"
DESCRIPTION:Monday October 7th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nGiles Anthony Maurice Gibson\, Manhattanite and president of ABC Toys\, floats through life on a cloud of wealth and privilege. Until now. When his company’s negligence results in tragedy\, the judge\, weary of a world where justice is rarely served\, sentences Giles to a year of community service in rural Oregon\, and supervised work at Sunnyside Up\, a local diner. Renamed “Tony\,” and fitted with an ankle monitor to keep him in his place\, he must find a way to make amends for the consequences of always choosing the easy way. \nShortly after Giles-learning-to-be-Tony arrives\, the curmudgeonly cook finds a dead body in the dumpster behind the restaurant. Tony and the other misfits at the diner are soon suspects\, but—though they will eventually work together to figure out “whodunnit”—Two Over Easy All Day Long isn’t a murder mystery\, it’s a human mystery\, asking how far a person can bend before breaking\, and whether breaking isn’t the point\, after all. \nShari Lane grew up in Ashland (mostly)\, and now lives on Lopez Island\, Washington (a magical island in the Salish Sea). Shari is a graduate of Ashland Senior High\, University of Oregon\, University of Washington\, and Lewis & Clark College\, and her careers have included attorney\, preschool director\, and middle school Latin teacher. Shari’s short stories have appeared in Adelaide Literary Magazine\, Evening Street Review\, Antithesis (forthcoming)\, Cape Magazine\, and others. Whenever possible\, Shari surrounds herself with books\, readers\, and writers. Shari is Managing Editor of SHARK REEF Literary Magazine\, a library trustee\, and the host of a monthly open mic for writers. For more information about Shari and Two Over Easy All Day Long\, including upcoming events\, and to sign up for monthly newsletters\, go to www.sharilane.com. Follow Shari on Facebook\, Instagram (@readwritebreathe)\, and (soon!) YouTube.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/shari-lane-talks-about-her-new-novel-two-over-easy-all-day-long/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:CHILDREN OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT: Lori Vallow\, Chad Daybell and the Story of a Murderous Faith by Lori Hellis
DESCRIPTION:Thursday October 3rd  7:00 to 8:oo pm \nIn this gripping work of true crime\, a criminal lawyer takes readers inside the notorious Lori Vallow case and the devastating “doomsday murders.” \nA blonde beauty queen\, missing children\, six suspicious deaths\, and the twisted Mormon doomsday writings of her fifth husband are only the beginning of a tragic crime saga that gripped Americans and instigated frantic searches all over the country. \nIt all started when Lori Vallow met Chad Daybell at a doomsday prepper event. Their story grew like a wildfire that creates its own weather\, and what happened next will shock even the most experienced true crime reader. \nClinging to and manipulating one another\, Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell believed the return of Jesus Christ was imminent and that God had chosen them to lead the 144\,000 and usher in the new millennium. When the people closest to them began dying\, it became clear they would stop at nothing to be together and fulfill their mission. When the bodies of Lori’s missing children–J.J. and Tylee–were discovered in Chad’s backyard\, the strange and complex story of their fundamentalist Mormon beliefs were revealed in all their true horror. \nAuthor Lori Hellis\, a retired criminal lawyer\, had just moved to Arizona when news of J.J. and Tylee’s disappearance broke\, and there were reports about these missing children that linked them to a neighboring community. She began to follow the case closely\, trying to understand this perfect storm of people and circumstances that culminated in the death of innocents. In Children of Darkness and Light\, Hellis digs deep into the investigation\, trial\, and verdict to craft a haunting narrative that illuminates one of the most confounding crimes in recent memory. \nLori Hellis practiced criminal and family law in Bend\, Oregon until she retired from practice to devote time to writing. During her legal career\, Lori worked both as a prosecutor and a public defender representing adults and juveniles in criminal matters; she served twenty years in the Air National Guard and has been a passionate advocate for children\, victims of domestic violence\, and veterans.
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/children-of-darkness-and-light-lori-vallow-chad-daybell-and-the-story-of-a-murderous-faith-by-lori-hellis/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T190000
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SUMMARY:Isa Lara Marie discusses her book First Light: The Making of a Healer: Reclaim Your Life\, Your Power\, Your Destiny
DESCRIPTION:Monday September 30th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nWitness the resilience of the human spirit in “First Light\,” an intimate memoir chronicling Isa’s journey from surviving severe abuse to becoming a beacon of healing and empowerment. From enduring ritual sexual cult abuse in her church to reclaiming her true essence as a healer\, Isa’s story is a testament to the power of transformation. \nThrough her words\, Isa invites you to embark on a journey of inspiration and self-discovery. “First Light” serves as a guiding light\, reminding you of the divine force that constantly guides and supports you\, even in the darkest of times. \nInterwoven with spiritual insights\, “First Light” offers practical wisdom on healing from trauma and rediscovering your true self. It is a story of reclaiming wholeness and reconnecting with the essence of your being. \nAs you immerse yourself in Isa’s narrative\, you’ll find inspiration\, strength\, and a profound sense of remembrance. “First Light” is not just a memoir—it’s a call to break the chains of silence surrounding abuse. Redemption awaits in the pages of “First Light.”
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/isa-lara-marie-discusses-her-book-first-light-the-making-of-a-healer-reclaim-your-life-your-power-your-destiny/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Laura Winter and Jennifer Rood
DESCRIPTION:Monday September 23rd  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nJennifer Rood‘s poetry explores the wonders that exist all around us—in people\, in nature\, in the everyday—​and invites you to enjoy\, along with her\, some of the many treasures she has found.\n\nShe will be reading poems from her book Present and Speaking Everywhere: A Collection of Found Poetry/Art (Not a Pipe Publishing\, 2024) and also from the body of work she produced as the Oregon Caves National Monument’s Artist-in-Residence in Fall 2023.\n\nLaura Winter will be reading from her most recent book and collaboration\, noble scratch\, roughly spoken\, released by as if press. This new book is a collection of 25 poems by Laura Winter and 25 drawings by Brad Winter. The drawings have been selected from Brad’s ROUGH BOOK series of visual art. It is the first time the two Winter artists have been published together in a book. The poems in noble scratch\, roughly spoken range thematically with meditations\, songs\, jazz inspired interludes and musings about climate change and its impacts on what it means to alive. There will be a discussion on the origins of the book and collaboration. \n 
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/poetry-reading-with-laura-winter-and-jennifer-rood/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gary Lark reads his from his newest book of poetry - Coming Down The Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Monday September 16th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nGary Lark is the author of seven books and four chapbooks\, Coming Down the Mountain is the most recent. Amy Miller’s praise for the new book: “Coming Down the Mountain never strays far from home\, but instead goes deep into the soil\, rivers\, and people\, examining past and present with the steady eye of someone who loves this place and also keenly understands that our time here is fragile and finite.” \nHis work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal\, Catamaran\, Rattle and Sky Island. Gary and his wife Dorothy live in Oregon’s Rogue Valley. https://garylark.work
URL:https://bloomsburyashland.com/event/carlos-reyes-reads-his-poetry/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books Ashland\, 290 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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