Join Lefora online for a virtual book launch of The Highway of Spirit and Bone

On Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m., Lefora Publishing, with Chuck Radda and David Fortier, will discuss with author Steven Ostrowski his new novel, “The Highway of Spirit and Bone,” the writing and editing process, and the final product.

Follow this link to the Google Meet:

https://meet.google.com/mko-qhbt-cww

Once you get to the meeting, there will be a request for you to be admitted by the session host. Please be patient. You will be admitted shortly.

Regarding the virtual session, it begins and ends at 7 and 8 p.m. There will be time for questions in the last segment of the session.

Giguere painting featured in art show

Lefora author Judy Giguere poses along side her painting incuded in the Monastery Gallery art show in West Hartford through April 23.

Lefora author Judy Giguere’s Chinese ink brush painting is included in the Monastery Gallery’s current art show. entitled “No Ordinary Path.” Giguere published The Art of Chinese Brush Painting two years ago.

The announcement on the website describes the show as allowing the exhibitors an opened-ended opportunity to participate using many different mediums. “Most artists provided a statement as to how the artwork fit the theme. For many it was following their own creative path exploring where the theme took them. Learn more as you explore the exhibit.”

The gallery is located on the grounds of Holy Family Passionist Retreact Center in West Hartford. The shows runs through April 23.

Its mission states the following: “The Monastery Gallery of Art values and promotes all forms of art that explore themes of compassion, resilience, peacemaking, loving kindness, social justice, and care for others and our planet.”

Authors night appearance in Newington

Dawn, David, Frank, and Chuck appeared at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, Connecticut, on February 25, 2015. We were met by an enthusiastic and highly interested group of readers (and friends and relatives). Below the promotional poster are some photos from the event. (Thanks to Deanie Radda for the photography.)

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Dawn setting upDawn sets up before the event begins. Dawn sold copies of Eagle Scouting as well as In Flight, her previous novel.

 

Dave readingDave starts the evening off by reading some of the selections from Paradise, his recently published book of poems.

 

Frank readingFrank reads an excerpt from Did You Ever See a Horse Go By. He joked with the audience that, if they wanted to know what the title meant, they’d have to buy the book.

 

Signing and sellingAfter the reading a number of audience members purchased books and discussed them with the authors, in this case, Chuck and Dark Time.

 

Dawn discusses bookDawn answers some questions about Eagle Scouting. The audience was enthusiastic and knowledgable: many of them left with signed copies of the books.

 

Beth, Michelle, meChuck reminisces with two of his former English students from Plainville High School.

 

Half of audienceToward the end of the evening, some of the audience remained. It was warmer inside than out, and the refreshments (not pictured but consumed) were good too.

Thanks too Jeanette Francini from the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington for setting this up and making sure it ran smoothly. And to all those who attended, our sincere appreciation.

 

 

Chimney Crest Writers at Bristol Public Library

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The Chimney Crest Writers, many of whom write for Lefora, presented some excerpts from their recently-published books, then chatted afterwards with a number of the attendees. The evening was sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library who, as always, did an exemplary job. Books were available for sale and signing also.

Thanks to all who attended.

And be sure to contact us you would like one or more of us to visit and talk with your own book group, library, school, or organization, by filling out the form below. We are happy to visit as long as we can make reasonable travel arrangements.